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

Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: USD Retreat Pushes GBP to Three-Month Best

17 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Weekly Forecast: USD Retreat Pushes GBP to Three-Month Best

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has climbed to three-month highs above 1.3550 as resilient UK growth, attractive yields and fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike combine to support Sterling. With US inflation continuing to moderate and retail sales weakening, markets are increasingly questioning...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Eyes 1.36 after Weak US Data

16 Aug 2026 at 11 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Outlook: GBP Eyes 1.36 after Weak US Data

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was trading close to 1.3540 at the start of the new week after Sterling reached its strongest level in around three months on Friday. GBP/USD touched 1.3560 before a limited correction, with the 1.3550 area remaining an important near-term resistance zone. Low currency-market volatility...

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GBP/USD Outlook: Soft US Producer Prices Keep Dollar Under Pressure

13 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/USD Outlook: Soft US Producer Prices Keep Dollar Under Pressure

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to establish a clear direction on Thursday, with UK GDP, US PPI and broader risk sentiment failing to drive a decisive move. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3508, marginally higher than at the start of the session. The Pound (GBP) lacked momentum on Thursday, as...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Near 1.35 After Resilient UK GDP

13 Aug 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Holds Near 1.35 After Resilient UK GDP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) held close to 1.3500 after stronger-than-expected UK monthly GDP data offered Sterling fresh support. June growth comfortably beat forecasts, reinforcing evidence of economic resilience, although the Dollar remained steady after benign US inflation figures reduced expectations of a September...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP Beats Monthly Forecast as Dollar Holds Firm

13 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: UK GDP Beats Monthly Forecast as Dollar Holds Firm

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained close to the $1.35 level on Thursday after the latest UK GDP figures pointed to resilient economic growth. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3480, down modestly on the day after briefly trading above $1.3500 earlier in the session. The Pound (GBP) received...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Carry Trades Keep GBP Near 3-Week Highs

12 Aug 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Carry Trades Keep GBP Near 3-Week Highs

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held close to three-week highs around 1.3500 as exceptionally low market volatility continues to encourage demand for higher-yielding currencies. Sterling has been one of the beneficiaries of the carry-trade environment, although Wednesday's US inflation data and renewed pressure on...

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GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Gains as Oil Nears $90 and Iran Talks Stall

11 Aug 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: US Dollar Gains as Oil Nears $90 and Iran Talks Stall

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as renewed geopolitical uncertainty encouraged investors to favour the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3499, down slightly from Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Tuesday as hopes of a swift...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Near 3-Week Highs as USD Retreats

11 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Near 3-Week Highs as USD Retreats

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has consolidated around the 1.3500 level after climbing to three-week highs as unexpectedly weak US employment data intensified doubts over further Federal Reserve tightening. With the Dollar Index close to two-month lows, Sterling remains well placed to extend its recovery, although...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: US-Iran Peace Hopes Leave GBP/USD Rangebound

10 Aug 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: US-Iran Peace Hopes Leave GBP/USD Rangebound

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to establish a clear trend on Monday, as uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East kept the currency pair unsettled. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3498, with the pair fluctuating since the start of the week. The US Dollar (USD) struggled for...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Warsh's Fed Credibility Faces Market Test

10 Aug 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Warsh's Fed Credibility Faces Market Test

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has held close to 1.3500 as subdued volatility and fading expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes keep the pair trapped within recent ranges. Attention is increasingly focused on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, with investors questioning whether the central bank's hawkish rhetoric will...

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