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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls after Sharp Inflation Slowdown

20 May 2026 at 7 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls after Sharp Inflation Slowdown

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded on the back foot on Wednesday following the release of the UK’s latest inflation figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3385, marginally lower than the opening levels seen earlier in the session. The Pound (GBP) struggled for momentum on Wednesday after...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Strong USD Caps GBP Rebound

20 May 2026 at 3 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Strong USD Caps GBP Rebound

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded strongly from support near 1.3300, but struggled to sustain gains above 1.3450 as firm US yields and renewed dollar demand offset easing UK political concerns. Sterling remained relatively resilient despite another weak UK labour market report, although traders continue to monitor...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Softer Wage Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling

19 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Softer Wage Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Tuesday following the release of weaker-than-expected UK labour market figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3396, down roughly 0.4% from the opening levels of Tuesday’s session. The Pound (GBP) came under pressure on Tuesday as disappointing...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Rebounds from 6-Week Lows

19 May 2026 at 3 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Rebounds from 6-Week Lows

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered from fresh 6-week lows near 1.3300 as a retreat in UK bond yields and a softer US dollar helped Sterling stabilise after heavy recent losses. Markets remain highly sensitive to global bond market volatility, inflation fears and ongoing political uncertainty in the UK, while...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Recovers as UK Bond Markets Stabilise

18 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Recovers as UK Bond Markets Stabilise

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Monday, clawing back some of last week’s losses as UK political concerns began to ease and British bond markets stabilised. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3393, up around 0.5% on the day. The Pound (GBP) climbed on Monday as investors appeared to take a...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Bond Sell-Off, Political Uncertainty Rattle GBP

18 May 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Bond Sell-Off, Political Uncertainty Rattle GBP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slumped to fresh 5-week lows near 1.3300 as intensifying UK political turmoil, rising bond yields and growing fiscal concerns combined to hammer Sterling sentiment. Despite stronger-than-expected UK GDP data, investors remained deeply sceptical over the country’s economic outlook amid...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls Over 1% Following Burnham News

15 May 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls Over 1% Following Burnham News

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) plunged over 1% late on Thursday as investors following the latest Burnham news. Pound Sterling showed resilience despite growing speculation surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, while markets also monitored developments linked to President Donald Trump’s China visit and the...

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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...

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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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