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A round up of the latest Pound Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Pound to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Conflict Continues to Boost USD Demand

23 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to around 1.3380 after recovering modestly from recent lows, although Sterling remains under pressure as elevated energy prices and renewed geopolitical tensions continue to underpin the US Dollar. Concerns over the UK's fiscal outlook and fragile gilt market sentiment have...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Politics and Jobless Claims in Focus for GBP

22 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear direction on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest UK inflation figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands at approximately $1.3367, little changed from the start of Wednesday's session. The Pound (GBP) remained broadly stable after the...

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Pound-Dollar Forecast: UK Fiscal Concerns Meet Rising Geopolitical Risks

22 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has remained under pressure, trading around 1.3380 after retreating from last week's two-month highs. Sterling has been undermined by renewed concerns over the UK's fiscal outlook, while escalating tensions in the Middle East have boosted demand for the safe-haven US Dollar and...

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GBP/USD News, Forecast: Sterling Supported by Resilient Labour Market Data

22 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained confined to a narrow range on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK labour market figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3427, little changed from the opening levels of Tuesday's session. The Pound (GBP) traded with limited direction on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Middle East Tensions Push GBP Back Below 1.34

21 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped back to around 1.3380 as renewed Middle East tensions boosted demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. Escalating military action between the US and Iran has lifted oil prices and increased concerns over global inflation, helping the Greenback recover while limiting Sterling's...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK Employment Report Set to Drive Next GBP/USD Move

20 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was little changed on Monday as Andy Burnham delivered his first speech since taking office as UK Prime Minister. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was holding steady at $1.3449, having traded broadly unchanged throughout the day. The Pound (GBP) traded without much direction on Monday, as...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Sterling Gains but BoE, Fed Divergence Looms

20 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has entered a new political era after surging to two-month highs above 1.3550 before easing back towards 1.3450. With Andy Burnham set to become Prime Minister on July 20th, markets are closely watching Cabinet appointments, particularly the choice of Chancellor, as investors assess whether...

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British Pound: Sterling Rallies on Sentiment Boost, GBP/USD Hits Two-Month Highs

19 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The British Pound has benefited from a significant improvement in sentiment this week, while the US Dollar has struggled to gain traction as expectations for Federal Reserve policy have shifted. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-month highs near 1.3550 before correcting back towards 1.3500 as markets digested...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Profit-Taking Follows Mahmood-Fuelled Sterling Rally

16 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower on Thursday after the escalating conflict between the US and Iran prompted investors to pull back from riskier assets. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3499, down around 0.3% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) traded higher on Thursday, benefiting from renewed...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Tests 1.34 as Mixed US Economic Data Clouds Fed Outlook

16 Jul 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded towards the 1.3400 level after a mixed batch of US economic data failed to extend the US Dollar's recent gains. Headline US retail sales rose 0.2% in June, matching expectations, while the closely watched control group increased a stronger-than-expected 0.5%, pointing to...

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