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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as Middle East Tensions Escalate

30 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped to its lowest level in a fortnight on Monday, as escalating geopolitical tensions dampened market sentiment and drove demand for safer assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3229, down roughly 0.2% on the day. The US Dollar firmed at the beginning of the week,...

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British Pound to Dollar Forecast: Energy Shock and Growth Risks Weigh on GBP

30 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK British Pound to Dollar Forecast: Energy Shock and Growth Risks Weigh on GBP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped below 1.3300 during the week as deteriorating risk sentiment and rising energy prices boosted demand for the US dollar. Despite expectations of tighter Bank of England policy, analysts warn that the Pound faces a difficult balancing act as higher yields clash with slowing growth and...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Key Support Under Threat Below 1.3350

27 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Key Support Under Threat Below 1.3350

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) tested support near 1.3320 before recovering toward 1.3360, as markets continued to probe Sterling’s resilience amid volatile energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. While the Pound has held up relatively well, persistent risk aversion and headline-driven trading conditions are keeping...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Choppy as Iran Talk Uncertainty Persists

26 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Choppy as Iran Talk Uncertainty Persists

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved without a clear trajectory on Thursday, amid uncertainty around US-Iran peace negotiations. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3364, having wavered throughout the session. The US Dollar experienced uneven movement, rising early in the session before giving back those...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Fails to Hold 1.34 Amid Oil Volatility

26 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Fails to Hold 1.34 Amid Oil Volatility

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to hold gains above 1.34, retreating toward 1.3350 as mixed geopolitical signals and volatile energy prices kept markets on edge. Despite some underlying support from UK data and rate expectations, persistent uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to underpin the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Flat as Iran Talks Uncertainty Persists

25 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Flat as Iran Talks Uncertainty Persists

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Wednesday, with markets unsettled by conflicting updates on Middle East diplomacy. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3418, almost unchanged from Wednesday's opening levels. The US Dollar found modest support as geopolitical uncertainty...

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Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms

25 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) failed to hold gains above 1.34, retreating after a volatile spike to 1.3480 as ongoing Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices kept markets on edge. Despite brief optimism over potential de-escalation, renewed uncertainty and firmer energy prices have sustained demand for the US dollar,...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling

24 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate softened on Tuesday following the release of downbeat UK business activity data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3401, down approximately 0.2% from the day’s opening levels. The Pound slipped as investors reacted to the UK’s latest flash PMI readings, which...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease

24 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.34 after sliding to three-month lows near 1.3260, as a temporary easing in geopolitical tensions helped stabilise risk sentiment. However, with energy markets still volatile and central bank expectations shifting rapidly, analysts warn that Sterling remains vulnerable to...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate

23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under notable pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3263, down roughly 0.6% compared to the start of the session. The US Dollar rallied sharply at the beginning of the week,...

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