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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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Pound to Dollar Forecast: 1.34 Recovery Faces Oil and Risk Sentiment Test

5 Mar 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: 1.34 Recovery Faces Oil and Risk Sentiment Test

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.3400 after sliding to three-month lows near 1.3250, as global markets continued to react to volatile energy prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East. With oil prices climbing and currency traders closely watching the potential disruption to energy supplies through...

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Pound Sterling Near $1.33 amid Energy Price Concerns

4 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Near $1.33 amid Energy Price Concerns

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors weighed reports of potential diplomatic contact between Tehran and Washington. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering close to $1.3365, unmoved from the start of Wednesday's European session. The US Dollar lost some momentum early...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Iran War Sends GBP to 11-Week Lows

4 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Iran War Sends GBP to 11-Week Lows

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has dropped to 11-week lows below 1.3300 as escalating conflict involving Iran triggered a sharp deterioration in global risk appetite and a renewed surge in energy prices. With oil and LNG costs jumping and investors flocking to safe-haven assets, the US dollar has strengthened broadly while...

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Pound Sterling Slides as Markets Flee to the Dollar

4 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Slides as Markets Flee to the Dollar

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained under sustained pressure on Tuesday, tumbling to its lowest level in three months as the conflict involving Iran continued to dominate investor sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3297, down roughly 0.8% compared with the start of the session. The...

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