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American Dollar Forecast Directory - Page #133

A round up of the latest American Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Pound to Dollar Outlook: "Another test of 1.28+ levels would not surprise" say Scotiabank

25 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

Dollar and Pound Benefit from Upbeat Data, GBP/USD Exchange Rate Holds Below 10-Day highs The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate jumped to highs at 1.2775 after stronger than expected UK PMI data, but the Pound was unable to hold gains and retreated to 1.2740 after US data also beat market expectations. The UK PMI manufacturing...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

US Canadian Dollar Rate Outlook: "USD/CAD to find good demand below 1.34 mark" say ING

25 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

Bank of Canada Drops Talk of Higher Interest Rates, GBP/CAD Exchange Rate Hits 7-Week Highs The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 5.00% following the latest council meeting, in line with consensus forecasts. The bank provided no clear guidance on rates, but the Canadian dollar lost ground as the bank statement dropped references...

CATEGORIES: Canadian Dollar Forecasts Pound Canadian Dollar Forecasts

HSBC Forecast: US Dollar Strength to Continue Against Euro, Pound Sterling

24 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

Pound Unable to Defy Stronger Dollar, GBP/USD Exchange Rate Retreats to 1.2650 The dollar lost ground during Tuesday’s Asian session as the yen posted gains, but the US currency rebounded strongly later in the day and USD/JPY traded around daily highs at 148.60 from lows at 147.00. Although Pound sentiment was firm after...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

New Zealand Dollar Outlook: Eventual NZD/USD gains say ANZ Analysts

24 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

China Hopes Rescue the New Zealand Dollar, GBP/NZD Exchange Rate Retreats from 2-Month Highs The New Zealand dollar initially remained under pressure on Tuesday amid another round of disappointing economic data and rate-cut speculation. Reports that the Chinese authorities were set to launch a support package for Chinese equities...

CATEGORIES: New Zealand Dollar Forecasts Pound New Zealand Dollar Forecasts

Equity Gains Underpin Sterling, Pound to Dollar Rate Holds Above 1.2700

23 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

Pound Sterling Forecast Update: The Pound to Dollar exchange rate edged above the 1.2700 level in Asia on Monday and held a firm tone during the day. The UK currency held a firm tone on the crosses and GBP/USD posted a net advance to 1.2725 after the Wall Street open despite a firm dollar. UK equities were able to make headway...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar 2024 Forecast Ranges: 1.20 or 1.31 Within 12 Months?

21 Jan 2024 at 5 PM - Written by John Cameron

Bank of America forecasts that the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate will strengthen to 1.31 on a 12-month view amid dollar losses and a more positive UK assessment. In contrast, HSBC expects that GBP/USD will weaken to 1.20 on dollar gains and UK vulnerability. The UK outlook will be very important, but market confidence in...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Euro to Dollar FX Forecast in 12 Months: 1.15 say BNP Paribas

21 Jan 2024 at 5 PM - Written by John Cameron

Foreign exchange strategists at BNPP expect the Euro to Dollar exchange rate will strengthen to 1.15 at the end of 2024 as the dollar losses ground and the Euro is resilient in global markets. In contrast, HSBC expects that the pair will weaken to 1.05 as confidence in the Euro erodes again. The dollar was boosted during the week by...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts

Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Sold Above 1.2700

21 Jan 2024 at 4 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dipped after the latest UK retail sales data, although it was broadly resilient, especially with uncertainty over Bank of England policy. It also secured some support from net gains in equities and consolidated close to 1.2680 at Friday’s New York open. GBP/USD was, however, again unable to...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Pound to Dollar: "Short-term Charts Reflect Better Selling Pressure Above 1.27"

19 Jan 2024 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate briefly moved above the 1.2700 level in early Europe on Thursday, but failed to hold the gains. Traders Buying Dollar Dips, GBP/USD Unable to Hold 1.2700 Despite Solid UK Data Pound sentiment held firm amid evidence of stronger housing data and a re-pricing of Bank of England interest rate...

CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts

Commerzbank: "Our expected correction in the EUR is probably likely to take some time"

18 Jan 2024 at 7 AM - Written by Toni Johnson

US Dollar Advances Further After US Retail Sales Data, EUR/USD Exchange Rate Hits Fresh 1-Month Lows The Euro was broadly resilient ahead of Wednesday’s New York open before dipping again after the latest US retail sales data. The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate retreated to fresh 1-month lows at 1.0850 and will continue to...

CATEGORIES: Euro Dollar Forecasts