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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 20-Day High as USD Rally Pauses

8 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed to a 20-day high above 1.3400 as calm market conditions and subdued volatility encouraged demand for higher-yielding currencies. With the Dollar consolidating after its recent rally and Sterling continuing to benefit from easing UK political uncertainty, investors have become more...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift the US Dollar

7 Jul 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Tuesday, slipping back after striking a near three-week high overnight, as a deterioration in risk appetite pressured the pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3371, down from an overnight peak of $1.3398. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday,...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Consolidates After Payrolls Rally

7 Jul 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remained close to two-week highs around 1.3340 as investors continued to reassess the outlook for the US Dollar following last week's disappointing labour market report. Although weaker payrolls data has tempered expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, the Dollar remains well...

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GBP/USD Forecast: ISM Services and UK Politics Leave Pound Sterling Flat

6 Jul 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Monday, as easing UK political concerns and renewed dip-buying in the US Dollar (USD) left the pairing without a clear direction. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3352, virtually unchanged on the day. The US Dollar found some support on Monday...

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Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: Chancellor Appointment in Focus as GBP Recovers

6 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has recovered to two-week highs near 1.3380 as investors continued to unwind bearish Sterling positions following signs of a smoother UK political transition. Attention is now shifting towards Andy Burnham's expected appointment of a new Chancellor, a decision widely seen as the next...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade After Payrolls Shock

4 Jul 2026 at 4 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-week highs above 1.3380 after a much weaker-than-expected US jobs report prompted investors to sharply scale back expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. The disappointing payrolls data triggered broad Dollar selling, while speculation over possible Japanese...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Surges as Weak US Payrolls Sinks USD

2 Jul 2026 at 10 PM - Written by John Cameron

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate rallied strongly on Thursday after weaker-than-expected US labour market data sparked a broad selloff in the 'Greenback'. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3360, up around 0.6% compared with Thursday's opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) came under heavy...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Soars After US NFP MIss

2 Jul 2026 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surged to two-week highs above 1.3370 after a much weaker-than-expected US jobs report triggered broad-based Dollar selling. US non-farm payrolls increased by just 57,000 in June, well below forecasts of 114,000, while May's gain was revised sharply lower to 129,000 from 172,000....

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Sintra Comments Keep Dollar Supported Ahead of Payrolls

2 Jul 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded without a clear trend on Wednesday as investors assessed fresh commentary from senior central bank officials. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands at approximately $1.3274, broadly unchanged from the beginning of Wednesday's session. The US Dollar (USD) edged...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Sterling Rally Stalls Ahead of Key US Data

1 Jul 2026 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) surrendered part of its recent recovery after failing to hold above 1.3250, as the Dollar regained some support despite a softer US consumer confidence reading. While Sterling continues to benefit from easing concerns over the UK's political transition, investors remain reluctant to...

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