06 May 2026 GBP/USD Lifted by Reports Iran & U.S. Close to Agreement on Ending War

Donald Trump pulls back again and abandons plans to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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05 May 2026 Pound-Dollar Capped at 1.36 as Hormuz Tensions Rise Again

The dollar strengthens as Japanese market intervention fades into memory and the Middle East conflict simmers.

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01 May 2026 Pound-Dollar Reaches Two-month Highs in Wake of Japan Intervention

The pound-dollar exchange rate rose to a new two-month peak at 1.3622 on Friday, the highest level since February 17.

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30 April 2026 Pound-Dollar Extends Slide Post-FOMC

The Federal Reserve is divided on where to take interest rates next, deflating hopes for a number of rate cuts this year.

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28 April 2026 Dollar Upside Risks Building as Iran Conflict Enters 'Cold' Phase

The Middle East conflict is said to be entering a 'cold war' phase, which raises market risks substantially.

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27 April 2026 Pound-Dollar Rally Faces Central Bank Test This Week

Pound sterling wants to go higher against the dollar, but two central bank decisions will have their say this week.

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24 April 2026 Pound-Dollar Pares Weekly Loss on Iran Talk Headlines

Dollar eases into the weekend as it's confirmed a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks are at hand.

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