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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of Fed Decision

18 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of Fed Decision

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved little on Wednesday, with traders opting for caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. At the time of writing, GBP/USD hovered around $1.3358, showing minimal movement from the start of the session. The US Dollar remained confined to a tight range...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.33 Reclaimed but Upside Limited

18 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.33 Reclaimed but Upside Limited

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded from three-month lows near 1.3230, climbing back above 1.3300 as the US dollar lost momentum amid a partial retreat in energy prices. Despite the recovery, gains remain fragile with oil still elevated and markets braced for continued volatility, leaving Sterling vulnerable to...

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Pound Sterling Steady after Reeves Growth Plan as Dollar Drifts Lower

17 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Steady after Reeves Growth Plan as Dollar Drifts Lower

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate ticked higher on Tuesday, supported by a generally constructive tone in global markets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3334, slightly firmer than at the start of the session. The US Dollar continued to edge down, extending its recent pullback as demand for...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.3220 Support Under Pressure

17 Mar 2026 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: 1.3220 Support Under Pressure

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) attempted a modest recovery after sliding to 14-week lows near 1.3220, but gains remained limited as elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to support the US dollar. With energy markets still under strain and central bank decisions looming, Sterling remains vulnerable to...

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GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Softens as Oil Supply Fears Ease

16 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Softens as Oil Supply Fears Ease

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate opened the week on firmer footing as markets responded to signs that the disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could soon be addressed. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3269, up around 0.4% from Monday’s opening level. The US Dollar slipped slightly as...

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British Pound to Dollar Forecast: BoE Policy Doubts Weigh on GBP

16 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK British Pound to Dollar Forecast: BoE Policy Doubts Weigh on GBP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped to three-month lows below 1.3250 as weaker UK growth data and rising energy prices weighed on Sterling while safe-haven demand boosted the US dollar. With markets reassessing Bank of England policy expectations and geopolitical tensions continuing to dominate sentiment, analysts warn...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GDP Miss Sparks Fresh GBP Sell-Off

15 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GDP Miss Sparks Fresh GBP Sell-Off

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back towards three-month lows near 1.3250 on Friday as recession concerns and rising energy prices weighed heavily on Sterling. Weak UK GDP data intensified fears that the economy may struggle to withstand the latest oil shock, while safe-haven demand and firmer crude prices continued...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes to 1.32 as Oil Fears Surge

14 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Crashes to 1.32 as Oil Fears Surge

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained under pressure into the weekly close, slipping to 1.32248 as renewed energy fears and rising oil prices boosted demand for the US dollar. Sterling struggled to hold earlier support levels as concerns over Middle East oil supply disruptions intensified, while higher UK bond yields...

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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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