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USD to GBP 2026 Forecasts

Analysis of recent dollar → sterling forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest US dollar to British pound performance and trends.

 

Bias: bearish-to-range-bound, with USD/GBP below the 90-day average and in the lower part of the 3-month range.

Key drivers:

  • Rate gap: The US central bank is expected to ease toward a neutral stance this year, while the Bank of England signals a cautious path with gradual cuts.
  • Macro factor: UK growth is projected to slow in 2026, keeping downside pressure on the pound as households and services face headwinds.
  • Risk appetite: firmer global risk appetite tends to support the pound versus the dollar, while weaker moods can lift the dollar.

Range: expect a drift within the recent 3-month range, with mild tests toward the lower bound.

What could change it:

  • Upside risk: stronger US payroll data or a more hawkish tilt from Fed officials could lift the dollar.
  • Downside risk: softer US data or clearer signals of quicker BoE easing could weigh on the pound.

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USD to GBP Market Data

US dollar (USD) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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USD to GBP is at 14-day highs near 0.7466, just 0.7% below its 3-month average of 0.7515, having traded in a very stable 4.0% range from 0.7384 to 0.7681
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Compare & Save - US dollar to British pound

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare US dollar (USD) to British pound (GBP) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our USD to GBP calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Dollar to Sterling currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the US dollar rise against the British pound?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the US dollar vs British pound current value is to look the USD/GBP historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the USD to GBP exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more