American Dollar Forecast Directory - Page #114
A round up of the latest American Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.
Pound to Dollar FX Outlook: Fed Could Cut Ahead of the Bank of England
18 Jul 2024 at 12 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar FX Outlook: Fed Could Cut Ahead of the Bank of England
Following further evidence of stubborn UK services-sector inflation, there were fresh doubts over an August Bank of England (BoE) rate cut in August while markets are increasingly confident that the Fed will cut rates in September.
The shift in expectations triggered fresh Pound gains with the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
US Inflation of -0.1% Drops Dollar Exchange Rates
13 Jul 2024 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK US Inflation of -0.1% Drops Dollar Exchange Rates
US CPI in June was expected to be soft, but the readings were even better than estimates.
Taken in context of Fed Chair Powell’s comments this week, a rate cut is now almost certain in September.
Stocks have been higher every day this week and are set for further gains, while the US dollar has dropped to the June lows....
CATEGORIES: American Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Forecast: Will 4-Month Best Hold for GBP/USD Buyers?
12 Jul 2024 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Will 4-Month Best Hold for GBP/USD Buyers?
Stronger than expected GDP data and hawkish Bank of England (BoE) rhetoric has triggered renewed Pound gains in global markets.
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate hit 4-month highs at 1.2870 and close to 11-month highs.
US inflation data will be a key element for GBP/USD later in the day.
A sustained move above 1.2860...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
New Zealand Dollar Drops Sharply as RBNZ Makes a Dovish Shift
10 Jul 2024 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK New Zealand Dollar Drops Sharply as RBNZ Makes a Dovish Shift
The RBNZ made a strong dovish shift in Wednesday’s meeting.
While there were no firm commitments, the language of the statement suggested cuts are coming in Q4.
The New Zealand Dollar dropped sharply and NZDUSD is –0.8%.
European stock markets are staging a recover rally on Wednesday after several days of declines in the...
CATEGORIES: New Zealand Dollar Forecasts
Dovish Fed Comments Would Boost Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate
10 Jul 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Dovish Fed Comments Would Boost Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) hit 3-Week highs near 1.2850 on Monday, but failed to hit 4-Month highs at 1.2860 and retreated to near 1.2800 on Tuesday.
The outlook for interest rates on both sides of the Atlantic will be crucial for exchange rates with scope for Pound gains if momentum for a September Fed rate cut...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Three Week Best Conversion Rate to Hold?
7 Jul 2024 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Three Week Best Conversion Rate to Hold?
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened to 3-week highs above 1.2800 on a combination of weaker dollar and positive reaction to the UK General Election result.
Danske still expects GBP/USD will weaken to 1.18 on a 12-month view.
In contrast, MUFG is backing gains to 1.3250 by the first quarter of 2025.
Political...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Slides as Trump Court Victory Boots USD Demand
2 Jul 2024 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Slides as Trump Court Victory Boots USD Demand
A US Supreme Court ruling on Monday triggered a fresh round of speculation that Trump would win the November Presidential election.
US yields moved higher in anticipation of a loose fiscal policy and the dollar gained net support.
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dipped to 1.2615 and close to 6-week lows.
US data and...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecasts Live: 1.18-1.25
30 Jun 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Exchange Rate Forecasts Live: 1.18-1.25
Danske Bank forecasts a Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate slide to 1.18 on a 12-month view.
Credit Agricole expects GBP/USD to be held at 1.25 at the end of 2024 before a significant recovery to 1.35 at the end of next year.
GBP/USD dipped to 6-week lows just below 1.2620 during the week and struggled to make more than a very...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Euro to Dollar Outlook Scenarios: French Election 2024
30 Jun 2024 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Euro to Dollar Outlook Scenarios: French Election 2024
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) touched seven-week lows at 1.0660 during the week before creeping back above 1.07.
The near-term focus will be on the French parliamentary elections with opinion polls suggesting that President Macron’s centrist party is running behind the right-wing National Rally (RN) and left-wing...
CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts