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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Sterling Lower as Dollar Firms Ahead of Davos

21 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) drifted lower on Wednesday as traders positioned cautiously ahead of a closely watched speech from US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was changing hands near $1.3406, around 0.2% lower than at the start of the European...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: "Sell America" Risks Test GBP/USD Near 1.35

21 Jan 2026 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has edged closer to 1.35 as renewed dollar weakness offsets a softer risk backdrop, with markets increasingly focused on US political risks rather than UK fundamentals. GBP/USD Forecasts: Trump Agenda Dominates The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate held above 1.3400 in Asia on...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Advances as Dollar Falters on Tariff Threats

20 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) pushed higher on Tuesday, touching a one-week peak amid escalating tariff concerns linked to Greenland and a mixed UK labour market report. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3450, up approximately 0.2% on the session, although it had slipped back slightly from earlier...

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Pound to Dollar 2026 Forecast: USD Safe-Haven Role Not Dead Yet

20 Jan 2026 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rebounded after an initial sell-off triggered by fresh tariff threats from President Trump, with the dollar failing to hold gains as markets reassessed the broader US outlook. The episode underlines growing sensitivity to geopolitical and policy risks, leaving the pound vulnerable to swings...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Steadies despite Fresh US Trade Threats

19 Jan 2026 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) opened the week on firm footing as investors reacted to fresh tariff rhetoric from US President Donald Trump linked to Greenland. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3403, only modestly up from Monday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) struggled for momentum at the...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Risk Appears to Favour Consolidation

19 Jan 2026 at 7 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has edged lower after failing to hold recent highs, with the dollar regaining some traction as markets reassess the outlook for US interest rates and Federal Reserve leadership. Forecasts for the pair are increasingly split, highlighting uncertainty over whether dollar strength will persist...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Slides, USD Strength Puts Rally at Risk

16 Jan 2026 at 11 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped to four-week lows on Thursday as resilient US economic data underpinned demand for the greenback and outweighed support from stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures. GBP/USD Forecasts: Dip to 4-Week Lows The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was unable to gain any traction from...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Loses Momentum as BoE Outlook Unchanged

15 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) slipped back on Thursday after an initial lift from stronger-than-expected UK growth data faded, leaving investors unconvinced that the rebound marked a turning point for the British economy. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3415, drifting lower after an early uptick...

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Pound Sterling Rises Against Dollar (and Euro) on UK GDP Beat

15 Jan 2026 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded close to 1.3450 after UK GDP data surprised on the upside. Official figures showed the UK economy grew faster than expected in November, easing immediate recession fears and helping the Pound hold firm above the 1.3400 support area despite ongoing geopolitical and Federal...

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GBP to USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Steadies as BoE Hints at Policy Turning Point

14 Jan 2026 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged modestly higher on Wednesday, drawing support from remarks by a Bank of England policymaker that were interpreted as mildly hawkish. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3452, up around 0.2% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The Pound (GBP) found some lift after...

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