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Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge

12 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Oil Market Swings Keep Dollar and Pound Sterling on Edge

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved unevenly on Thursday as the escalating crisis in the Middle East continued to inject volatility into global markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3375, having fluctuated throughout the session as shifting risk sentiment influenced the currency pair. The US Dollar...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War

12 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Held Below 1.35 by Iran War

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) struggled to regain the 1.3500 level, holding near 1.3430 as currency markets remained dominated by developments surrounding the Iran conflict and volatile energy prices. Despite bouts of Sterling resilience, uncertainty over oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the inflationary...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as US Inflation Holds Firm

11 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as US Inflation Holds Firm

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate drifted lower on Wednesday following the release of the latest US inflation data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3392, down roughly 0.2% from the start of the session. The US Dollar gained modest ground after the publication of the newest US consumer price index...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 10 Day Highs as Oil Prices Slide

11 Mar 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 10 Day Highs as Oil Prices Slide

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to 10-day highs above 1.3480 as a sharp correction in global oil prices improved risk sentiment and curbed safe-haven demand for the US dollar. Sterling benefited from easing energy fears after comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the Iran conflict could end soon, while a...

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Pound Sterling Higher as Trump Signals Conflict Could End Soon

10 Mar 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Higher as Trump Signals Conflict Could End Soon

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Tuesday as markets reacted positively to suggestions the Middle East conflict could soon wind down. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3331, roughly 0.2% higher than the day’s opening level. The US Dollar slipped after comments from President Donald...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Recovers as Trump Eases Iran War Fears

10 Mar 2026 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Recovers as Trump Eases Iran War Fears

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back toward three-month lows as a sharp surge in global oil prices triggered a broad risk-off move across financial markets. After briefly strengthening following weak US jobs data, Sterling retreated toward 1.3280 before stabilising near 1.3340, with investors shifting into defensive...

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Pound Sterling Slides as Oil Prices Jump above $100

9 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Slides as Oil Prices Jump above $100

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dropped sharply at the start of the week as escalating tensions in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3352. Although the pairing recovered from its lowest levels earlier in the session, it remained down 0.4% compared with...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: 1.30 Risk Before 1.37 Recovery?

9 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: 1.30 Risk Before 1.37 Recovery?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains volatile as markets reassess the outlook for both Bank of England and Federal Reserve policy amid surging energy prices and heightened geopolitical risks. Sterling briefly slid to three-month lows near 1.3250 during the latest bout of risk aversion before recovering toward 1.3350, as...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Weak US Jobs Data Lifts GBP/USD

6 Mar 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Weak US Jobs Data Lifts GBP/USD

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held above three-month lows as volatile energy markets and escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to dominate currency trading. Sterling briefly slipped toward the 1.3300 level before rebounding to around 1.3388 (+0.23%), while the Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) strengthened...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Struggles near $1.34

5 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Struggles near $1.34

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to gain momentum on Thursday as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continued to keep markets on edge. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3369. While the pair attempted to recoup some of its earlier losses, upside movement remained limited as a cautious market...

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