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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Flat as Iran Talks Uncertainty Persists

25 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Wednesday, with markets unsettled by conflicting updates on Middle East diplomacy. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3418, almost unchanged from Wednesday's opening levels. The US Dollar found modest support as geopolitical uncertainty...

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Pound to Dollar Prediction: 1.34 Resistance Holds as USD Firms

25 Mar 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) failed to hold gains above 1.34, retreating after a volatile spike to 1.3480 as ongoing Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices kept markets on edge. Despite brief optimism over potential de-escalation, renewed uncertainty and firmer energy prices have sustained demand for the US dollar,...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Weak UK Growth Weighs on Pound Sterling

24 Mar 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate softened on Tuesday following the release of downbeat UK business activity data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3401, down approximately 0.2% from the day’s opening levels. The Pound slipped as investors reacted to the UK’s latest flash PMI readings, which...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Relief Rally After Iran Tensions Ease

24 Mar 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.34 after sliding to three-month lows near 1.3260, as a temporary easing in geopolitical tensions helped stabilise risk sentiment. However, with energy markets still volatile and central bank expectations shifting rapidly, analysts warn that Sterling remains vulnerable to...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Escalate

23 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate came under notable pressure on Monday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3263, down roughly 0.6% compared to the start of the session. The US Dollar rallied sharply at the beginning of the week,...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Yield Spike Fails to Sustain GBP Rally

23 Mar 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell back toward 1.3300 after a sharp post-BoE rally, as a surge in UK bond yields and renewed energy price shocks triggered a fresh bout of Sterling volatility. While higher yields initially supported the Pound, a sharp sell-off in gilts and deteriorating risk sentiment have raised concerns...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Supported but Upside Limited

20 Mar 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.33 after the Bank of England delivered a more hawkish-than-expected policy stance, helping offset ongoing pressure from rising energy prices and weak risk appetite. Sterling found support from higher UK bond yields and shifting rate expectations, although gains remain...

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Pound Sterling Recovers as BoE Signals Inflation Risks Remain

19 Mar 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate saw choppy movement on Thursday, recovering some ground after the previous session’s losses as markets reacted to policy decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3351, having bounced from earlier lows but remaining...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Sub 1.33 on FED Powell Warning

19 Mar 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held below 1.33, trading near 1.3289 as markets reacted to Wednesday's key Federal Reserve meeting. A modest retreat in oil prices has eased pressure on Sterling, but with central bank guidance and energy risks still in focus, traders remain wary of renewed dollar strength. GBP/USD...

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

18 Mar 2026 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

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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