Pound Sterling Forecast Directory - Page #5
A round up of the latest Pound Sterling forecast news items from the Currency News desk.
Pound Sterling Forecast: Profit-Taking Follows Mahmood-Fuelled Sterling Rally
16 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Profit-Taking Follows Mahmood-Fuelled Sterling Rally
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
STORY LINK Strong GDP Keeps Pound Sterling Near Annual Highs Against the Euro
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP, US Retail Sales in Focus for GBP/USD
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
STORY LINK GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges vs Dollar after US Inflation Miss
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Risks Support USD, GBP Rally Stalls
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
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Risk Appetite Weakens
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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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Support USD
8 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Support USD
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate ticked downwards on Wednesday, with escalating tensions in the Middle East prompting a risk-off market mood.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was holding around $1.3339, down marginally on the day.
The US Dollar (USD) enjoyed modest gains on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East...
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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses
8 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed to a 20-day high above 1.3400 as calm market conditions and subdued volatility encouraged demand for higher-yielding currencies.
With the Dollar consolidating after its recent rally and Sterling continuing to benefit from easing UK political uncertainty, investors have become more...
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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar
7 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday, slipping back after striking a near three-week high overnight, as a deterioration in risk appetite pressured the pairing.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3371, down from an overnight peak of $1.3398.
The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday,...
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Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally
7 Jul 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained close to two-week highs around 1.3340 as investors continued to reassess the outlook for the US Dollar following last week's disappointing labour market report. Although weaker payrolls data has tempered expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, the Dollar remains well...
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