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Pound Sterling Forecast Directory - Page #2

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

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gave up its early gains on Monday, with Sterling unable to build on optimism surrounding the potential for a new ceasefire in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3311, down approximately 0.1% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) initially weakened on Monday as the...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Politics and Jobless Claims in Focus for GBP

22 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear direction on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest UK inflation figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands at approximately $1.3367, little changed from the start of Wednesday's session. The Pound (GBP) remained broadly stable after the...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Tensions Push GBP Back Below 1.34

21 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped back to around 1.3380 as renewed Middle East tensions boosted demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. Escalating military action between the US and Iran has lifted oil prices and increased concerns over global inflation, helping the Greenback recover while limiting Sterling's...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Employment Report Set to Drive Next GBP/USD Move

20 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was little changed on Monday as Andy Burnham delivered his first speech since taking office as UK Prime Minister. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was holding steady at $1.3449, having traded broadly unchanged throughout the day. The Pound (GBP) traded without much direction on Monday, as...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Profit-Taking Follows Mahmood-Fuelled Sterling Rally

16 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday after the escalating conflict between the US and Iran prompted investors to pull back from riskier assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3499, down around 0.3% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) traded higher on Thursday, benefiting from renewed...

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Strong GDP Keeps Pound Sterling Near Annual Highs Against the Euro

16 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded close to its highest level in more than a year on Thursday as investors assessed the UK's latest economic growth figures. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was changing hands at around €1.1791, almost unchanged from the opening levels of Thursday's session. The Pound (GBP)...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP, US Retail Sales in Focus for GBP/USD

15 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate continued to edge higher on Wednesday, building on the previous session's rally as investors further pared back expectations for additional Federal Reserve policy tightening. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3401, unchanged from Wednesday's opening...

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges vs Dollar after US Inflation Miss

14 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate advanced strongly on Tuesday after softer US inflation figures prompted investors to scale back expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3416, up approximately 0.5% from the opening levels of Tuesday's...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls

14 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held above the 1.3400 level despite renewed Middle East tensions lifting oil prices and supporting the US Dollar. Sterling remained relatively resilient as investors balanced geopolitical risks against growing doubts over how much further the Dollar can rally, with attention now turning to...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Risk Appetite Weakens

9 Jul 2026 at 3 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back from 20-day highs near 1.3400 as renewed Middle East tensions encouraged investors to rotate back into the US Dollar. Despite the pullback, Sterling remained relatively resilient, with markets continuing to favour the Pound on improving UK sentiment while awaiting fresh clues on...

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