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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Tests 10-Day Lows Before Stabilising

18 Feb 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded toward 1.3600 after briefly sliding to 10-day lows near 1.3550, as softer UK labour market data intensified expectations of a March Bank of England rate cut. Sterling initially came under pressure after unemployment rose to a five-year high and wage growth slowed sharply, but a...

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GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Drops on Rising UK Unemployment

17 Feb 2026 at 10 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate fell to its lowest level in a week on Tuesday following disappointing UK labour market figures. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3597, down approximately 0.3% compared with the start of the session. Sterling came under notable pressure after fresh data revealed a sharp...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slips after Soft UK Jobs Data

17 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate found support below 1.3600 on Friday and consolidated near 1.3600 on Tuesday after fresh UK labour market data weakened Sterling sentiment. At the time of writing, the Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) traded at 1.14819 (-0.15%) while the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded at...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Flat as Traders Await Key UK Labour Data

16 Feb 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate moved within a tight range on Monday, as a thin economic calendar in both the UK and the US left investors without a clear catalyst. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3645, little changed from its opening level. The Pound (GBP) traded sideways at the start of the week, with...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Politics, Fed Policy and Structural USD Trends Collide

16 Feb 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is hovering around 1.36 as investors balance stronger US labour-market data against persistent political risk in the UK and lingering structural doubts over the US dollar outlook. GBP/USD Forecasts: Multiple risks ahead Bank of America (BoA) expects Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate...

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Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast: Consolidation Above 1.3600

13 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate found support above 1.3600 on Thursday and consolidated around 1.3650. The dollar struggled for conviction despite better than expected data yesterday while there was a measured reaction to the latest UK GDP data with markets still expecting a March Bank of England rate cut. GBP/USD...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Resilient as Markets Turn Risk-Positive

12 Feb 2026 at 7 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged higher on Thursday, brushing aside disappointing UK growth figures as improving global risk appetite weighed on the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3644, roughly 0.2% higher on the day. Sterling managed to hold its ground despite the...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Strong US Payrolls Cap GBP Below 1.37

12 Feb 2026 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has slipped back below 1.37 after stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls reinforced Federal Reserve caution and lifted US yields. While Sterling remains supported by easing political tensions at home, firmer US labour market data has stalled the recent GBP/USD advance and refocused...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Retreats After Upbeat US Jobs Report

11 Feb 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower on Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report triggered a rebound in the US Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering near 1.3657, easing back from an earlier session high of 1.3707 as the Greenback regained momentum. The US Dollar initially opened on...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Above $1.37 Ahead of High Risk NFP

11 Feb 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is trading above 1.3700 as a softer US dollar offsets lingering UK political risk, with markets turning their focus to the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report. Sterling has drawn support from easing gilt yields and stabilising risk sentiment, but the next directional move in GBP/USD is...

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