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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes

6 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Holds above 1.32 ahead of Fed Minutes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved modestly higher on Tuesday as a brighter mood across financial markets reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3239, having edged up slightly from Tuesday’s opening level. Demand for the US Dollar (USD) eased on Tuesday...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Hold 1.32 as Bond Yields Surge?

6 Oct 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Hold 1.32 as Bond Yields Surge?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure close to three-month lows around 1.3200 as the US Dollar continues to dominate global currency markets. Although weak payroll data has sharply reduced the probability of another Federal Reserve hike in October, elevated US yields, fragile risk appetite and expectations...

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GBP/USD Exchange Rate Recovers as Stronger UK Services Data Supports Pound

5 Oct 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Exchange Rate Recovers as Stronger UK Services Data Supports Pound

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Monday as changing sentiment kept the currency pair volatile. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3226, edging lower on the day but remaining above its earlier low of $1.3192. The US Dollar (USD) began the week on a firmer footing, with a risk-averse...

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Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Could GBP Break Below 1.30 in October?

5 Oct 2026 at 6 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Could GBP Break Below 1.30 in October?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered towards 1.3240 after falling to three-month lows below 1.3200, with weaker US employment data reducing expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike in October. Pound Sterling nevertheless faces a potentially decisive month as markets reassess aggressive Bank of England...

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British Pound to Dollar Forecast: Weak Payrolls Ease Pressure on GBP/USD

3 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

STORY LINK British Pound to Dollar Forecast: Weak Payrolls Ease Pressure on GBP/USD

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under heavy pressure on Thursday, falling to fresh three-month lows below 1.3200 before stabilising as investors reacted to extreme moves in global bond markets. GBP/USD touched around 1.3193, its lowest level since June, before recovering modestly. The 2026 low remains around...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD Nears $1.32 ahead of Crucial US Payrolls

1 Oct 2026 at 9 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP/USD Nears $1.32 ahead of Crucial US Payrolls

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday, with escalating geopolitical tensions driving investors towards safer assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3212, having fallen by almost 0.4% over the course of the day. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday as rising geopolitical...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: High Yields Support GBP but Risks Build

1 Oct 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: High Yields Support GBP but Risks Build

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered to one-week highs around 1.3300 as another rise in UK yields supported Sterling while the Dollar struggled to extend its recent advance. The British Pound's yield advantage remains an important source of support, although markets may be vulnerable to a reversal if...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits 1.33 as Fed Rate Expectations Collapse

30 Sep 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Hits 1.33 as Fed Rate Expectations Collapse

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed on Wednesday as the US Dollar came under renewed pressure following softer-than-expected inflation figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3281, up roughly 0.4% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) faced heavy selling pressure on...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound-Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Hike Bets Support Dollar

29 Sep 2026 at 7 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound-Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Hike Bets Support Dollar

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slipped lower on Tuesday as a subdued market mood continued to favour safe-haven currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3227, down approximately 0.2% from Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) edged higher on Tuesday as persistent strength in energy...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Oil Prices, Bonds and US Payrolls

29 Sep 2026 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Oil Prices, Bonds and US Payrolls

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered towards 1.3270 after finding support close to 12-week lows around 1.3200, but Sterling remains vulnerable as markets wait for the next move in global bond and energy markets. US yields and expectations of substantial further Federal Reserve tightening continue to favour the...

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