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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish Fed Expectations Keep US Dollar Supported

23 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged lower on Tuesday as investors reacted to the latest UK purchasing managers’ index data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading close to $1.3224, down roughly 0.2% compared with Tuesday's opening levels. The Pound (GBP) came under selling pressure on Tuesday after fresh...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Burnham Succession Hopes Offset Strong USD

23 Jun 2026 at 5 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recovered from 11-week lows near 1.3160 as hopes of a smooth leadership transition in the UK helped steady Sterling following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. Markets appeared encouraged by speculation that Andy Burnham could emerge as Labour leader without a prolonged...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Andy Burnham Focus as GBP Holds Near Multi-Week Lows

22 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded unevenly on Monday, hovering just above an 11-week low as Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as Labour leader. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3221, leaving the pairing virtually unchanged on the day. The Pound (GBP) opened Monday’s European session on...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP Recover After Burnham's By-Election Win?

22 Jun 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains under pressure after falling to two-month lows below 1.3200, as investors weighed a hawkish Federal Reserve against growing political uncertainty in the UK. Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has intensified speculation over the future of Prime Minister Keir...

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Pound to Dollar Outlook: Why the USD Is Winning the Central Bank Battle

19 Jun 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen to two-month lows near 1.3200 as investors reacted to a growing divergence between Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy expectations. While both central banks left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Federal Reserve struck a notably hawkish tone and signalled a greater...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Fed Rate Hike Bets and Makerfield Vote Weigh on GBP

18 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled to a ten-day low on Thursday as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and continued to price in uncertainty around the UK outlook. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3294, down close to 0.4% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) advanced on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Slides After Fed and BoE Hold Rates

18 Jun 2026 at 1 PM - Written by Minesh Chaudhari

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has fallen sharply to 1.3230, its weakest level in several weeks, as investors responded positively to the Federal Reserve's policy guidance while remaining cautious over the UK outlook. Although both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, markets interpreted...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Soft UK Inflation Offsets US Dollar Caution Ahead of Fed

17 Jun 2026 at 8 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate lacked clear direction during Wednesday’s European trading session as investors refrained from making significant moves ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3414, showing little movement from the day’s...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Makerfield By-Election and BoE Decision in Focus

16 Jun 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors sought greater clarity regarding the recently announced US-Iran peace framework. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3412, little changed from the start of the session. The US Dollar (USD) traded steadily through...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Peace Deal Hopes Push GBP/USD to 10-Day Best

16 Jun 2026 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed to 10-day highs above 1.3460 after reports that the US and Iran had agreed a peace deal boosted risk appetite and reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. Lower oil prices and improving market sentiment helped Sterling advance, although investors remain cautious ahead of a...

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