Pound Sterling Forecast Directory - Page #51
A round up of the latest Pound Sterling forecast news items from the Currency News desk.
Pound to Dollar Outlook: Possible Recovery to 1.275-1.28 say These Analysts
17 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Outlook: Possible Recovery to 1.275-1.28 say These Analysts
Wage Growth Moderation and Weaker Equities Undermine the Pound, GBP/USD Exchange Rate Sinks to 10-Day Lows
Pound Sterling (GBP) exchange rates lost ground in global currency markets due to a stronger dollar, weaker equities and a further slowdown in wages growth.
Overall risk appetite remains more fragile amid on-going concerns...
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Pound Sterling's 2024 Momentum vs Euro, Dollar Stalls on UK Data
9 Jan 2024 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling's 2024 Momentum vs Euro, Dollar Stalls on UK Data
The Pound has gained ground in 2024 on the basis of stronger-than-expected UK data and an easing of immediate recession fears.
The data has also bolstered expectations that the Bank of England will resist any moves to cut interest rates.
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate hit 3-week highs just above 1.1645 late on Monday...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Regains 1.27 Against the US Dollar on Strong UK Data
4 Jan 2024 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Regains 1.27 Against the US Dollar on Strong UK Data
The Pound to Dollar exchange rate posted highs above 1.2725 after the UK data on Thursday before a retreat to 1.2660 in immediate response to the US data.
Underlying Pound sentiment held firm which provided important underlying backing and GBP/USD regained the 1.2700 level into the European close.
UK data helped underpin Sterling...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling Outlook 2024: 1.23 by Q1
23 Dec 2023 at 10 AM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Outlook 2024: 1.23 by Q1
According to the latest forecasters at Rabobank, the British Pound Sterling (GBP) could be tipped to "retreat" from today's levels against the US Dollar (USD) in the next three months, touching lows of 1.23 by end of March 2024.
UK GDP Data Triggers More Aggressive BoE Rate Cut Calls, GBP/USD Exchange Rate Held Around...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
US Dollar Weakness Outweighs Pound Sterling Selling Interest
22 Dec 2023 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK US Dollar Weakness Outweighs Pound Sterling Selling Interest
The US Dollar and Pound both struggled on Thursday, primarily under the weight of interest rate expectations.
Markets remained convinced that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates relatively early in 2024 and this week’s UK inflation data has brought forward expectations of Bank of England rate cuts.
As the Euro to Dollar...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts
Pound Sterling Boosted After Rebound in UK Services Activity
17 Dec 2023 at 7 PM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Boosted After Rebound in UK Services Activity
GBP/EUR Exchange Rate Strengthens as Rebound in UK Services Activity Boosts the Pound
UK services-sector activity strengthened to a 6-month high for December while the Euro-Zone economy remained in contraction territory.
The UK data gave some credibility to Bank of England hawkish rhetoric while doubts that the ECB stance is...
CATEGORIES: Pound Euro Forecasts
Pound Sterling Outlook: "Period of GBP Strength Likely run its Course" say UBS
15 Dec 2023 at 12 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Pound Sterling Outlook: "Period of GBP Strength Likely run its Course" say UBS
UK Pound Jumps on Hawkish Bank of England Hold at 5.25%, GBP/USD Exchange Rate Tests 3-Month Best
The Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held interest rates at 5.25% following the latest policy meeting which was in line with consensus forecasts.
There was another 6-3 vote for keeping rates on hold as Haskel, Mann...
CATEGORIES: Pound Dollar Forecasts