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

Pound Sterling Forecast: Andy Burnham Focus as GBP Holds Near Multi-Week Lows

22 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Andy Burnham Focus as GBP Holds Near Multi-Week Lows

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded unevenly on Monday, hovering just above an 11-week low as Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as Labour leader. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3221, leaving the pairing virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) opened Monday’s European session on...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP

18 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled to a ten-day low on Thursday as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and continued to price in uncertainty around the UK outlook. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3294, down close to 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) advanced on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Slides After Fed and BoE Hold Rates

18 Jun 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Slides After Fed and BoE Hold Rates

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen sharply to 1.3230, its weakest level in several weeks, as investors responded positively to the Federal Reserve's policy guidance while remaining cautious over the UK outlook. Although both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, markets interpreted...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Makerfield By-Election and BoE Decision in Focus

16 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Makerfield By-Election and BoE Decision in Focus

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors sought greater clarity regarding the recently announced US-Iran peace framework. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3412, little changed from the start of the session. The US Dollar (USD) traded steadily through...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: ECB Tightening and UK GDP Data in Focus

11 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: ECB Tightening and UK GDP Data in Focus

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate drifted lower on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of the European Central Bank’s latest policy meeting. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at approximately €1.1574, down only modestly from the opening levels of the session. The Euro (EUR) found support on Thursday...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Battles Higher US Interest Rate Expectations

11 Jun 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Battles Higher US Interest Rate Expectations

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has continued to show resilience, holding around the 1.3400 level despite a stronger US inflation backdrop and persistent expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep policy tighter for longer. While the dollar remains supported by rising real yields, Sterling has so far resisted a deeper...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: ECB Rate Decision Looms Large for EUR Rates

10 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: ECB Rate Decision Looms Large for EUR Rates

The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, as limited economic data and caution ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest policy decision kept the pairing subdued. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1583, slightly below Tuesday evening’s two-week high of €1.1590. The...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Falling Gilt Yields Help GBP Recover Against US Dollar

9 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Falling Gilt Yields Help GBP Recover Against US Dollar

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved higher on Tuesday as improving market sentiment reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3387, up around 0.4% compared with Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) came under pressure on Tuesday after...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides After Strong US Jobs Report

5 Jun 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides After Strong US Jobs Report

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dropped sharply to 1.3375, down around 0.35% on the day, after the latest US labour market report comfortably exceeded expectations. US non-farm payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, more than double consensus forecasts of 85,000, while unemployment held steady at 4.3%, reinforcing expectations...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Revised Services PMI Fails to Lift GBP/USD

3 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Revised Services PMI Fails to Lift GBP/USD

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped on Wednesday as ongoing unrest in the Middle East continued to weigh on market sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3451, down slightly from the start of Wednesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened through the middle of the week as...

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