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

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Safe-Haven USD Demand Caps GBP Recovery

29 Jul 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained close to a three-week low on Tuesday as another bout of weakness in technology shares dampened market sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3228, slightly down from Tuesday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) retained a firm footing on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: US Consumer Confidence, Risk Sentiment in Focus

28 Jul 2026 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate gave up its early gains on Monday, with Sterling unable to build on optimism surrounding the potential for a new ceasefire in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3311, down approximately 0.1% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) initially weakened on Monday as the...

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Pound to Dollar Week-Ahead Forecast: Potential for GBP Retreat to 1.3250

27 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to three-week lows near 1.3300 as renewed UK fiscal concerns combined with higher energy prices and a firmer US Dollar. Attention is now firmly on the gilt market, with Sterling likely to remain vulnerable if investors question the funding of the Burnham government’s early policy...

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Pound-to-Dollar Outlook: Risk Aversion and Oil Prices Weigh on GBP

24 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell on Thursday as the escalating US-Iran conflict soured the market mood. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3318, down 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to favour safe-haven...

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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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