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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade After Payrolls Shock

4 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade After Payrolls Shock

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-week highs above 1.3380 after a much weaker-than-expected US jobs report prompted investors to sharply scale back expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. The disappointing payrolls data triggered broad Dollar selling, while speculation over possible Japanese...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges as Weak US Payrolls Sinks USD

2 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges as Weak US Payrolls Sinks USD

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate rallied strongly on Thursday after weaker-than-expected US labour market data sparked a broad selloff in the 'Greenback'. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3360, up around 0.6% compared with Thursday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) came under heavy...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Soars After US NFP MIss

2 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Soars After US NFP MIss

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-week highs above 1.3370 after a much weaker-than-expected US jobs report triggered broad-based Dollar selling. US non-farm payrolls increased by just 57,000 in June, well below forecasts of 114,000, while May's gain was revised sharply lower to 129,000 from 172,000....

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Sintra Comments Keep Dollar Supported Ahead of Payrolls

2 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Sintra Comments Keep Dollar Supported Ahead of Payrolls

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear trend on Wednesday as investors assessed fresh commentary from senior central bank officials. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands at approximately $1.3274, broadly unchanged from the beginning of Wednesday's session. The US Dollar (USD) edged...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Sterling Rally Stalls Ahead of Key US Data

1 Jul 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Sterling Rally Stalls Ahead of Key US Data

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surrendered part of its recent recovery after failing to hold above 1.3250, as the Dollar regained some support despite a softer US consumer confidence reading. While Sterling continues to benefit from easing concerns over the UK's political transition, investors remain reluctant to...

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GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rangebound after Mixed UK, US Data

30 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

STORY LINK GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rangebound after Mixed UK, US Data

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to find momentum on Tuesday, as a mixed batch of UK and US economic releases left investors without a clear trading signal. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3272, broadly unchanged from Tuesday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) struggled to find a firm...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Build on Burnham Relief Rally?

30 Jun 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Build on Burnham Relief Rally?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) steadied above the 1.3200 level after Andy Burnham's first major speech as Labour leader-designate reassured investors with a commitment to fiscal discipline. However, Sterling's recovery remained limited as the US Dollar continued to benefit from expectations of resilient economic...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Burnham's Fiscal Pledge, Peace Talks Lift GBP

29 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Burnham's Fiscal Pledge, Peace Talks Lift GBP

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate advanced on Monday as easing tensions between the US and Iran lifted appetite for risk. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3241, up roughly 0.3% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) slipped on Monday as improving market sentiment weighed on demand for the safe-haven...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Political Transition Keeps Pressure on GBP

29 Jun 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Political Transition Keeps Pressure on GBP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure after falling to seven-month lows below 1.3150, with investors increasingly focused on the UK's political transition and the outlook for US interest rates. While Sterling has recovered above 1.3200, markets are now looking ahead to Andy Burnham's expected...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: USD Rally Pauses, GBP Remains Under Pressure

27 Jun 2026 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: USD Rally Pauses, GBP Remains Under Pressure

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) attempted to stabilise after falling to seven-month lows below 1.3150, as the recent surge in the US Dollar paused. While Sterling found some support as Treasury yields eased and oil prices extended their decline, investors continue to favour the Dollar amid expectations of stronger US...

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