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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 Near 3-Week Highs as USD Retreats

11 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has consolidated around the 1.3500 level after climbing to three-week highs as unexpectedly weak US employment data intensified doubts over further Federal Reserve tightening. With the Dollar Index close to two-month lows, Sterling remains well placed to extend its recovery, although...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: US-Iran Peace Hopes Leave GBP/USD Rangebound

10 Aug 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to establish a clear trend on Monday, as uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East kept the currency pair unsettled. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3498, with the pair fluctuating since the start of the week. The US Dollar (USD) struggled for...

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Pound Sterling to Rupee Forecast: RBI Support Puts 127.60 in Focus

6 Aug 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to Rupee exchange rate (GBP/INR) held near 128.24 on Thursday evening, edging 0.1% higher on the day but remaining around 0.3% below last Friday’s close. The Indian Rupee has steadied following Reserve Bank of India intervention and a retreat in oil prices, while Sterling’s support from stronger UK services data has been...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: JOLTS Miss, Hormuz Hopes Weigh on USD

5 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Tuesday after fresh evidence suggested the US labour market is continuing to lose momentum. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3458, up approximately 0.2% from the start of Tuesday's session. The US Dollar (USD) weakened on Tuesday after the...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slips as Strong US ISM Data Lifts USD

4 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed to a two-week high at the start of the week before surrendering those gains in the wake of the latest manufacturing PMI releases. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3425, down almost 0.4% on the day. The safe-haven US Dollar (USD) came under pressure at the start...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Hawkish BoE Split Offsets Softer USD

30 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged but delivered a more hawkish vote than markets had expected. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3390, up modestly on the day and above Wednesday’s pre-Federal Reserve levels. The US...

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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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