Pound Sterling Forecast Directory - Page #13
A round up of the latest Pound Sterling forecast news items from the Currency News desk.
GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate
23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under notable pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3263, down roughly 0.6% compared to the start of the session.
The US Dollar rallied sharply at the beginning of the week,...
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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Supported but Upside Limited
20 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Supported but Upside Limited
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.33 after the Bank of England delivered a more hawkish-than-expected policy stance, helping offset ongoing pressure from rising energy prices and weak risk appetite.
Sterling found support from higher UK bond yields and shifting rate expectations, although gains remain...
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Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain
19 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate saw choppy movement on Thursday, recovering some ground after the previous session’s losses as markets reacted to policy decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3351, having bounced from earlier lows but remaining...
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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
18 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved little on Wednesday, with traders opting for caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD hovered around $1.3358, showing minimal movement from the start of the session.
The US Dollar remained confined to a tight range...
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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.33 Reclaimed but Upside Limited
18 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.33 Reclaimed but Upside Limited
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded from three-month lows near 1.3230, climbing back above 1.3300 as the US dollar lost momentum amid a partial retreat in energy prices.
Despite the recovery, gains remain fragile with oil still elevated and markets braced for continued volatility, leaving Sterling vulnerable to...
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Pound Sterling Steady after Reeves Growth Plan as Dollar Drifts Lower
17 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Steady after Reeves Growth Plan as Dollar Drifts Lower
The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate ticked higher on Tuesday, supported by a generally constructive tone in global markets.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3334, slightly firmer than at the start of the session.
The US Dollar continued to edge down, extending its recent pullback as demand for...
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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.3220 Support Under Pressure
17 Mar 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.3220 Support Under Pressure
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GDP Miss Sparks Fresh GBP Sell-Off
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
STORY LINK Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War
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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