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Pound Sterling Forecast Directory - Page #14

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

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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Pound Sterling Slides as Markets Flee to the Dollar

4 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained under sustained pressure on Tuesday, tumbling to its lowest level in three months as the conflict involving Iran continued to dominate investor sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3297, down roughly 0.8% compared with the start of the session. The...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Dips After US-Israel Strikes on Iran

3 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled on Monday, striking its weakest level since mid-December as escalating violence in the Middle East sparked a rush into safe-haven assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3406, down around 0.5% on the day, having recovered from an earlier trough of $1.3327. The US...

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Pound Sterling Slides Against Euro, Dollar on Labour By-Election Defeat

27 Feb 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The pound remained under pressure this week, with EUR/GBP climbing to 0.875. Political uncertainty intensified after Labour fell to third place in a key by-election. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny, with speculation growing that the party may seek new leadership ahead of May’s local elections. Global...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Political Shock Caps GBP Gains

27 Feb 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded lower on Friday as political fallout from the Greens’ victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election offsets support from buoyant equity markets. Although the FTSE 100 index posted a fresh record high, Sterling has struggled to sustain upward momentum, with markets reassessing UK...

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