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

Pound Sterling to Euro Forecast: Can GBP Recover After Breaking Below 1.15?

17 May 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Euro Forecast: Can GBP Recover After Breaking Below 1.15?

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) slumped to fresh 5-week lows below 1.1460 on Friday as mounting speculation surrounding a potential leadership bid from Andy Burnham rattled UK markets and reignited fears over Britain’s fiscal outlook. Sterling came under renewed pressure as investors reacted nervously to rising gilt yields...

CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling at One-Month Low on Burnham News

14 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling at One-Month Low on Burnham News

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to capitalise on stronger UK GDP data on Thursday, as persistent political uncertainty in Britain and speculation surrounding Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster kept Sterling under pressure. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3405, down roughly 0.9% on the day and...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as US Inflation Comes in Hot

13 May 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as US Inflation Comes in Hot

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Wednesday as cautious trading conditions boosted demand for safer currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3498, down roughly 0.3% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US dollar (USD) traded with firm support in midweek trade as investors adopted a...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Defensive" as UK Gilts Underperform

12 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Defensive" as UK Gilts Underperform

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened sharply on Tuesday as investors reacted to growing instability in UK politics. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3541, down approximately 0.5% from Tuesday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as concerns over the...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Pressured by Starmer Leadership Concerns

11 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Pressured by Starmer Leadership Concerns

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower at the beginning of the week as concerns over UK political stability weighed on Sterling sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3597, down around 0.2% from Monday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support on Monday as speculation...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Above 1.36 as Starmer Under Pressure

10 May 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Above 1.36 as Starmer Under Pressure

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate secured a net gain to 1.3625 on Friday amid a weaker US dollar while the Pound held firm in global markets. Markets were reacting to the UK local election results and the potential implications for Prime Minister Starmer after heavy Labour losses increased pressure on his leadership....

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Gains as Oil Prices Fall, Stocks Rally

7 May 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Gains as Oil Prices Fall, Stocks Rally

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed above 1.3600, touching fresh multi-week highs after renewed optimism surrounding US-Iran negotiations triggered a fresh wave of dollar selling. Improving risk appetite, falling oil prices and strong gains in global equities helped support Sterling, although traders remain cautious...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Sustain Gains Above 1.36?

6 May 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Sustain Gains Above 1.36?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has pushed above 1.3600 as markets weigh persistent geopolitical risks against growing political uncertainty in the UK. Sterling continues to draw support from elevated UK yield expectations, but investors remain cautious ahead of this week’s local elections and key US economic data, with...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Edges Higher on Rising Hormuz Tensions

5 May 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Edges Higher on Rising Hormuz Tensions

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate crept higher on Tuesday, supported by a mild pickup in market confidence. At the time of writing, the pair was hovering around $1.3490, marking a slight gain of roughly 0.2% compared to the day’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) found it difficult to build momentum on Tuesday, even as...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Iran Tensions Boost Oil, USD

5 May 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Iran Tensions Boost Oil, USD

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) briefly surged to 6-week highs above 1.3650 before retreating back toward 1.3550, as renewed tensions in the Middle East triggered a rebound in oil prices and supported the dollar. Volatile trading conditions persist, with geopolitical headlines and upcoming US labour market data likely to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

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