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A round up of the latest Pound Sterling forecast news items from the Currency News desk.
Bank of England: Pound Sterling Higher as BoE On Track for Gradual Rate Cuts
13 Nov 2024 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Bank of England: Pound Sterling Higher as BoE On Track for Gradual Rate Cuts
After hitting 31-month highs just above 1.2100 on Monday, the Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has corrected to 1.2070, but found buyers near 1.2050.
Overall yield spreads will continue to underpin GBP/EUR, especially if the Bank of England maintains a cautious stance on lowering interest rates. The Euro also remains vulnerable...
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UK Budget Analysis: FX Markets and Pound Nervous Following Jump in Bond Yields
31 Oct 2024 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK UK Budget Analysis: FX Markets and Pound Nervous Following Jump in Bond Yields
In the UK budget, Chancellor Reeves announced a £40bn package of tax increases.
According to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) this is the second largest fiscal tightening on record.
There will be substantial increases in spending and government borrowing will also be increased sharply.
There was an initial decline in bond...
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Pound Sterling Edges Higher into UK Budget, GBP/USD Re-Tests 1.30
29 Oct 2024 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Edges Higher into UK Budget, GBP/USD Re-Tests 1.30
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate found support above 1.2950 on Tuesday and rallied to test the 1.3000 level after the New York open as the dollar retreated after the batch of US data, but failed to make a decisive break higher.
According to Scotiabank; “gains through 1.2995/00 could still see the pound extend to the...
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Pound Sterling Edges Lower vs Euro, Dollar Ahead of UK Budget
28 Oct 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Edges Lower vs Euro, Dollar Ahead of UK Budget
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has drifted just below the 1.2000 level. Oil prices slumped on Monday as the Israeli strike on Iran avoided oil infrastructure, and this provided net Euro support in global markets.
Domestically, markets will be focussing on the crucial UK budget.
Rabobank is wary over near-term fiscal...
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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Climbs
25 Oct 2024 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Climbs
The Pound US Dollar exchange firmed on Thursday following the publication of the latest US and UK PMI indices.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.2972, up roughly 0.4% from the start of Thursday’s session.
The Pound (GBP) gained ground against most currencies on Thursday despite the release of some...
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Pound Today: Hot and Cold for UK Jobs Market Will Keep BoE Cautious
15 Oct 2024 at 9 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK Pound Today: Hot and Cold for UK Jobs Market Will Keep BoE Cautious
Employment data in the UK was mixed and won’t swing market bias far from where it is already.
Wage growth remains a hurdle to aggressive cuts from the BoE.
CPI on Wednesday could be more important in shaping policy.
Tuesday’s main event came early in the session with the release of the UK employment report. Headlines will...
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Pound Sterling Today: GBP/EUR, GBP/USD Slide on Dovish BoE Bailey Rhetoric
4 Oct 2024 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Today: GBP/EUR, GBP/USD Slide on Dovish BoE Bailey Rhetoric
The pound dipped sharply in Asian trading on Thursday following a media interview by Bank of England Governor Bailey.
Bailey hinted at a faster rate of interest rate cuts and, in response, the Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate sliding to 1.1905 from just above 1.20.
The Euro-Zone PMI services-sector business confidence index was...
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