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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: USD Slides as Treasury Buybacks Send GBP Above 1.36

20 Aug 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: USD Slides as Treasury Buybacks Send GBP Above 1.36

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has surged to fresh three-month highs above 1.3630 as the US Dollar came under sustained pressure following Treasury action to calm the bond market. A sharp initial retreat in long-term US yields undermined Dollar demand and propelled Sterling through 1.36, putting the May high around 1.3660...

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Pound-to-Dollar Outlook: Bond-Market Reversal Sends GBP Above 1.36

19 Aug 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Outlook: Bond-Market Reversal Sends GBP Above 1.36

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate surged through the 1.3600 level on Wednesday as a sharp reversal in US bond yields triggered renewed selling pressure on the Dollar. GBP/USD traded around 1.3606 during the evening session, up more than 0.5% on the day and above the previous August high around 1.3570. The move came after...

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British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Pressured by Weak UK Jobs Data, US-Iran Tensions

18 Aug 2026 at 11 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Pressured by Weak UK Jobs Data, US-Iran Tensions

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved modestly lower on Tuesday as renewed uncertainty in the Middle East encouraged investors to seek the safety of the US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3527, slightly below Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday,...

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Pound to Dollar News, Forecast: GBP Retreats from Three-Month Best

18 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar News, Forecast: GBP Retreats from Three-Month Best

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate retreated on Tuesday after softer UK labour-market data encouraged some profit-taking following Sterling’s recent advance. GBP/USD had climbed to three-month highs above 1.3570 on Monday as weaker US economic data reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve interest-rate...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Inflation in Focus after GBP/USD Pulls Back from $1.3570

17 Aug 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Inflation in Focus after GBP/USD Pulls Back from $1.3570

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday after the latest UK labour-market data pointed to a further cooling in employment conditions. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3523, down approximately 0.2% on the day and below Monday’s three-month high above $1.3570. The Pound (GBP) came...

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Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: USD Retreat Pushes GBP to Three-Month Best

17 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: USD Retreat Pushes GBP to Three-Month Best

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to three-month highs above 1.3550 as resilient UK growth, attractive yields and fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike combine to support Sterling. With US inflation continuing to moderate and retail sales weakening, markets are increasingly questioning...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Eyes 1.36 after Weak US Data

16 Aug 2026 at 11 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Eyes 1.36 after Weak US Data

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was trading close to 1.3540 at the start of the new week after Sterling reached its strongest level in around three months on Friday. GBP/USD touched 1.3560 before a limited correction, with the 1.3550 area remaining an important near-term resistance zone. Low currency-market volatility...

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GBP/USD Outlook: Soft US Producer Prices Keep Dollar Under Pressure

13 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/USD Outlook: Soft US Producer Prices Keep Dollar Under Pressure

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to establish a clear direction on Thursday, with UK GDP, US PPI and broader risk sentiment failing to drive a decisive move. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3508, marginally higher than at the start of the session. The Pound (GBP) lacked momentum on Thursday, as...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Near 1.35 After Resilient UK GDP

13 Aug 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Near 1.35 After Resilient UK GDP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held close to 1.3500 after stronger-than-expected UK monthly GDP data offered Sterling fresh support. June growth comfortably beat forecasts, reinforcing evidence of economic resilience, although the Dollar remained steady after benign US inflation figures reduced expectations of a September...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP Beats Monthly Forecast as Dollar Holds Firm

13 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP Beats Monthly Forecast as Dollar Holds Firm

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained close to the $1.35 level on Thursday after the latest UK GDP figures pointed to resilient economic growth. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3480, down modestly on the day after briefly trading above $1.3500 earlier in the session. The Pound (GBP) received...

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