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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.3220 Support Under Pressure

17 Mar 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) attempted a modest recovery after sliding to 14-week lows near 1.3220, but gains remained limited as elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to support the US dollar. With energy markets still under strain and central bank decisions looming, Sterling remains vulnerable to...

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GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Softens as Oil Supply Fears Ease

16 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate opened the week on firmer footing as markets responded to signs that the disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could soon be addressed. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3269, up around 0.4% from Monday’s opening level. The US Dollar slipped slightly as...

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British Pound to Dollar Forecast: BoE Policy Doubts Weigh on GBP

16 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped to three-month lows below 1.3250 as weaker UK growth data and rising energy prices weighed on Sterling while safe-haven demand boosted the US dollar. With markets reassessing Bank of England policy expectations and geopolitical tensions continuing to dominate sentiment, analysts warn...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GDP Miss Sparks Fresh GBP Sell-Off

15 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back towards three-month lows near 1.3250 on Friday as recession concerns and rising energy prices weighed heavily on Sterling. Weak UK GDP data intensified fears that the economy may struggle to withstand the latest oil shock, while safe-haven demand and firmer crude prices continued...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes to 1.32 as Oil Fears Surge

14 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained under pressure into the weekly close, slipping to 1.32248 as renewed energy fears and rising oil prices boosted demand for the US dollar. Sterling struggled to hold earlier support levels as concerns over Middle East oil supply disruptions intensified, while higher UK bond yields...

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Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge

12 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Thursday as the escalating crisis in the Middle East continued to inject volatility into global markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3375, having fluctuated throughout the session as shifting risk sentiment influenced the currency pair. The US Dollar...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War

12 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to regain the 1.3500 level, holding near 1.3430 as currency markets remained dominated by developments surrounding the Iran conflict and volatile energy prices. Despite bouts of Sterling resilience, uncertainty over oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the inflationary...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as US Inflation Holds Firm

11 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate drifted lower on Wednesday following the release of the latest US inflation data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3392, down roughly 0.2% from the start of the session. The US Dollar gained modest ground after the publication of the newest US consumer price index...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 10 Day Highs as Oil Prices Slide

11 Mar 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to 10-day highs above 1.3480 as a sharp correction in global oil prices improved risk sentiment and curbed safe-haven demand for the US dollar. Sterling benefited from easing energy fears after comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the Iran conflict could end soon, while a...

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Pound Sterling Higher as Trump Signals Conflict Could End Soon

10 Mar 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Tuesday as markets reacted positively to suggestions the Middle East conflict could soon wind down. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3331, roughly 0.2% higher than the day’s opening level. The US Dollar slipped after comments from President Donald...

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