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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Loses Momentum as BoE Outlook Unchanged

15 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Loses Momentum as BoE Outlook Unchanged

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back on Thursday after an initial lift from stronger-than-expected UK growth data faded, leaving investors unconvinced that the rebound marked a turning point for the British economy. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3415, drifting lower after an early uptick...

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Pound Sterling Rises Against Dollar (and Euro) on UK GDP Beat

15 Jan 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Rises Against Dollar (and Euro) on UK GDP Beat

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded close to 1.3450 after UK GDP data surprised on the upside. Official figures showed the UK economy grew faster than expected in November, easing immediate recession fears and helping the Pound hold firm above the 1.3400 support area despite ongoing geopolitical and Federal...

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GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steadies as BoE Hints at Policy Turning Point

14 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steadies as BoE Hints at Policy Turning Point

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged modestly higher on Wednesday, drawing support from remarks by a Bank of England policymaker that were interpreted as mildly hawkish. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3452, up around 0.2% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) found some lift after...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Stalls Below 1.35 as USD Holds Firm

14 Jan 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Stalls Below 1.35 as USD Holds Firm

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate has been unable to regain ground above 1.35, as geopolitical developments and global risk considerations continue to dominate trading. With UK fundamentals taking a back seat, GBP/USD remains range-bound while markets await clarity on US policy risks. GBP/USD Forecasts: Held Below 1.3500 The...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Firm as CPI Leaves Fed Bets Intact

13 Jan 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Firm as CPI Leaves Fed Bets Intact

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded without clear direction on Tuesday, after the latest US inflation figures failed to provide markets with a decisive catalyst. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering around $1.3470, leaving the pairing little changed from its opening levels. The Pound (GBP) edged sideways...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Powell Legal Row Undermines USD Support

13 Jan 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Powell Legal Row Undermines USD Support

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate has rebounded above 1.3450 after finding support near 1.34, as the US currency weakened sharply following renewed concerns over Federal Reserve independence. Legal action involving Fed Chair Powell has unsettled markets, raising the risk of further volatility as investors reassess the outlook for US...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds above $1.34 on USD Shock

12 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rebounds above $1.34 on USD Shock

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed on Monday after markets were rattled by news of an investigation involving the Chair of the Federal Reserve, which weighed heavily on the US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands near $1.3465, up around 0.5% from Monday’s opening levels. The US Dollar...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP/USD Vulnerable

12 Jan 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: GBP/USD Vulnerable

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate has retreated back towards the 1.34 area after failing to hold 12-week highs, as renewed dollar strength outweighed limited support for Sterling. With markets increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will not cut rates in January, near-term GBP/USD direction remains dominated by US data, Fed...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Risks Sustained Decline Below 1.34

11 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Risks Sustained Decline Below 1.34

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) briefly tested the 1.34 level after US jobs data showed slowing payroll growth but a firmer unemployment picture. The mixed outcome left the dollar supported and reinforced caution around further near-term Fed easing. GBP/USD Forecasts: Tests 1.34 Support The Pound to Dollar rate...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: US Claims Data Supports USD Pressuring GBP

9 Jan 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: US Claims Data Supports USD Pressuring GBP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back as investors waited for crucial US labour-market data that could shape Federal Reserve rate expectations. With the dollar finding support, the pound struggled to attract fresh demand. GBP/USD Forecasts: Edging Lower The Pound to Dollar rate has continued to drift lower...

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