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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Bond Market Jitters, Fed Bets Boost USD

14 May 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Bond Market Jitters, Fed Bets Boost USD

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back below the 1.3500 level as renewed UK political tensions and rising bond yields undermined Sterling sentiment. Markets remain focused on speculation surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, while stronger US inflation expectations and persistent geopolitical risks...

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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...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Hold Key 1.35 Support?

13 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Hold Key 1.35 Support?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to fresh 10-day lows near 1.3500 as mounting political turmoil in the UK and another sharp sell-off in government bonds weighed heavily on Sterling sentiment. Investors remain deeply concerned about the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing Labour Party divisions, while...

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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...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Calls Grow for Starmer Exit Timeline

12 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Calls Grow for Starmer Exit Timeline

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has come under renewed pressure, retreating sharply from recent highs above 1.36 as political tensions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensified. Sterling weakened across global markets after reports that more than 60 Labour MPs are now backing efforts to force Starmer to set out a...

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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...

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Prediction and Pound to Dollar Forecast: UK Political Risks Cloud GBP Outlook

11 May 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Prediction and Pound to Dollar Forecast: UK Political Risks Cloud GBP Outlook

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) faces a fresh test as markets assess the political fallout from heavy Labour election losses alongside ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Sterling has remained relatively resilient near recent highs, but investors are increasingly wary that rising UK political instability...

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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....

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GBP/USD Forecast: Dollar Slides on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Deal

7 May 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Dollar Slides on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Deal

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Thursday, as improving risk appetite helped lift the pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3622, up roughly 0.2% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) weakened on Thursday as a firmer risk tone reduced demand for the safe-haven ‘Greenback’. Markets...

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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...

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