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Pound Sterling Forecast Directory - Page #11

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

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.3220 Support Under Pressure

17 Mar 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) attempted a modest recovery after sliding to 14-week lows near 1.3220, but gains remained limited as elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to support the US dollar. With energy markets still under strain and central bank decisions looming, Sterling remains vulnerable to...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GDP Miss Sparks Fresh GBP Sell-Off

15 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back towards three-month lows near 1.3250 on Friday as recession concerns and rising energy prices weighed heavily on Sterling. Weak UK GDP data intensified fears that the economy may struggle to withstand the latest oil shock, while safe-haven demand and firmer crude prices continued...

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Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge

12 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Thursday as the escalating crisis in the Middle East continued to inject volatility into global markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3375, having fluctuated throughout the session as shifting risk sentiment influenced the currency pair. The US Dollar...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War

12 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to regain the 1.3500 level, holding near 1.3430 as currency markets remained dominated by developments surrounding the Iran conflict and volatile energy prices. Despite bouts of Sterling resilience, uncertainty over oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the inflationary...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as US Inflation Holds Firm

11 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate drifted lower on Wednesday following the release of the latest US inflation data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3392, down roughly 0.2% from the start of the session. The US Dollar gained modest ground after the publication of the newest US consumer price index...

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Pound Sterling Higher as Trump Signals Conflict Could End Soon

10 Mar 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Tuesday as markets reacted positively to suggestions the Middle East conflict could soon wind down. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3331, roughly 0.2% higher than the day’s opening level. The US Dollar slipped after comments from President Donald...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Recovers as Trump Eases Iran War Fears

10 Mar 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back toward three-month lows as a sharp surge in global oil prices triggered a broad risk-off move across financial markets. After briefly strengthening following weak US jobs data, Sterling retreated toward 1.3280 before stabilising near 1.3340, with investors shifting into defensive...

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Pound Sterling Slides as Oil Prices Jump above $100

9 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dropped sharply at the start of the week as escalating tensions in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3352. Although the pairing recovered from its lowest levels earlier in the session, it remained down 0.4% compared with...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Struggles near $1.34

5 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to gain momentum on Thursday as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continued to keep markets on edge. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3369. While the pair attempted to recoup some of its earlier losses, upside movement remained limited as a cautious market...

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Pound Sterling Near $1.33 amid Energy Price Concerns

4 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors weighed reports of potential diplomatic contact between Tehran and Washington. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering close to $1.3365, unmoved from the start of Wednesday's European session. The US Dollar lost some momentum early...

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