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A round up of the latest Pound Sterling forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 1.36 Ahead of Key US PMI Data

1 May 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 1.36 Ahead of Key US PMI Data

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has pushed higher to around 1.3600, marking fresh upside momentum as the dollar remains under pressure following the Federal Reserve decision and cautious policy signals. Markets are now turning their focus to the upcoming US ISM Manufacturing PMI release, with expectations for a modest...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Gains as US GDP Miss Pressures Dollar

1 May 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Gains as US GDP Miss Pressures Dollar

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Thursday, with Sterling benefiting from a more upbeat market mood while the ‘Greenback’ was pressured by a series of headwinds. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3576, having gained over 0.7% during the session. The Pound (GBP) traded cautiously at the...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Below 1.35 After Fed Holds Rates

30 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Below 1.35 After Fed Holds Rates

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has edged lower to around 1.3485 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with markets reacting to a cautious tone and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Iran situation. Sterling struggled to hold recent highs near 1.36 as the dollar found modest support following a split policy...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Dips on Fears of Prolonged Iran Blockade

29 Apr 2026 at 7 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Dips on Fears of Prolonged Iran Blockade

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Wednesday as concerns mounted over a sustained disruption to energy exports from the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3496, marking a modest decline from Wednesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) moved higher during...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls as Oil Prices Surge

29 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls as Oil Prices Surge

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped below 1.3500, retreating towards 1.3460 as rising oil prices and weaker risk appetite boosted demand for the US dollar. Brent crude’s surge to three-week highs near $105 has unsettled markets, with ongoing Middle East uncertainty and upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of England...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Iran Talks Stall

28 Apr 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Iran Talks Stall

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under pressure on Tuesday, as optimism over a diplomatic breakthrough in the US–Iran conflict faded. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at roughly $1.3487, slipping by around 0.3% compared with Tuesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) moved higher on Tuesday,...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs Above 1.3550 as USD Retreats

28 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Climbs Above 1.3550 as USD Retreats

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to 10-day highs above 1.3550, as the dollar softened ahead of key central bank decisions and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Sterling has also drawn support from expectations of a relatively hawkish Bank of England stance, although elevated energy prices,...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: PMI Boost Meets Risk Headwinds

24 Apr 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: PMI Boost Meets Risk Headwinds

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held just above 1.3500, finding support after stronger-than-expected UK PMI data, but gains remain fragile amid persistent geopolitical risks and a firm underlying dollar. Despite encouraging business activity data, rising cost pressures and ongoing Iran-related uncertainty continue to...

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GBP/USD Forecast Live: Retail Sales to Test Pound Sterling Strength

23 Apr 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast Live: Retail Sales to Test Pound Sterling Strength

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear direction on Thursday, as a combination of upbeat UK PMI data and a cautious market mood pulled the pair in opposite directions. At the time of writing, GBP/USD hovered around $1.3505, having faced narrow volatility throughout the session. The Pound (GBP) had a...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Prediction: GBP Struggles for Breakout Despite Inflation Rise

23 Apr 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Prediction: GBP Struggles for Breakout Despite Inflation Rise

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is holding close to 1.3500, with no clear breakout as markets grapple with mixed geopolitical signals and fading expectations for Bank of England rate hikes. Despite inflation rising to 3.3%, softer core data and uncertainty over energy prices have limited Sterling’s upside, while shifting...

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