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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Recovers as UK Bond Markets Stabilise

18 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Recovers as UK Bond Markets Stabilise

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Monday, clawing back some of last week’s losses as UK political concerns began to ease and British bond markets stabilised. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3393, up around 0.5% on the day. The Pound (GBP) climbed on Monday as investors appeared to take a...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Bond Sell-Off, Political Uncertainty Rattle GBP

18 May 2026 at 7 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Bond Sell-Off, Political Uncertainty Rattle GBP

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slumped to fresh 5-week lows near 1.3300 as intensifying UK political turmoil, rising bond yields and growing fiscal concerns combined to hammer Sterling sentiment. Despite stronger-than-expected UK GDP data, investors remained deeply sceptical over the country’s economic outlook amid...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls Over 1% Following Burnham News

15 May 2026 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Falls Over 1% Following Burnham News

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) plunged over 1% late on Thursday as investors following the latest Burnham news. Pound Sterling showed resilience despite growing speculation surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, while markets also monitored developments linked to President Donald Trump’s China visit and the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling at One-Month Low on Burnham News

14 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling at One-Month Low on Burnham News

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to capitalise on stronger UK GDP data on Thursday, as persistent political uncertainty in Britain and speculation surrounding Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster kept Sterling under pressure. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3405, down roughly 0.9% on the day and...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Bond Market Jitters, Fed Bets Boost USD

14 May 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Bond Market Jitters, Fed Bets Boost USD

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back below the 1.3500 level as renewed UK political tensions and rising bond yields undermined Sterling sentiment. Markets remain focused on speculation surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, while stronger US inflation expectations and persistent geopolitical risks...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as US Inflation Comes in Hot

13 May 2026 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls as US Inflation Comes in Hot

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened on Wednesday as cautious trading conditions boosted demand for safer currencies. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3498, down roughly 0.3% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US dollar (USD) traded with firm support in midweek trade as investors adopted a...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Hold Key 1.35 Support?

13 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Can GBP/USD Hold Key 1.35 Support?

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) fell to fresh 10-day lows near 1.3500 as mounting political turmoil in the UK and another sharp sell-off in government bonds weighed heavily on Sterling sentiment. Investors remain deeply concerned about the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing Labour Party divisions, while...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Defensive" as UK Gilts Underperform

12 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Defensive" as UK Gilts Underperform

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate weakened sharply on Tuesday as investors reacted to growing instability in UK politics. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3541, down approximately 0.5% from Tuesday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as concerns over the...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Calls Grow for Starmer Exit Timeline

12 May 2026 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Retreats as Calls Grow for Starmer Exit Timeline

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has come under renewed pressure, retreating sharply from recent highs above 1.36 as political tensions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensified. Sterling weakened across global markets after reports that more than 60 Labour MPs are now backing efforts to force Starmer to set out a...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Pressured by Starmer Leadership Concerns

11 May 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Pressured by Starmer Leadership Concerns

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved lower at the beginning of the week as concerns over UK political stability weighed on Sterling sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3597, down around 0.2% from Monday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) struggled to attract support on Monday as speculation...

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