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Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro and Dollar on New Year's Eve

31 Dec 2025 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower against both the Euro (EUR) and US Dollar (USD) on New Year's Eve (Wednesday) as currency investors adjusted positions ahead of the final hours of 2025, keeping trading subdued and cautious. At the time of writing, The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) was trading near $1.3436. Although the...

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Pound to Dollar Rate YEAR REVIEW: GBP/USD Gains 8% in 2025

31 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) posted robust gains to 1.38 over the first half of the year, the strongest reading for over three years, as the dollar came under notable pressure. The Pound was buffeted by fiscal concerns at times amid bouts of selling in UK bonds, but a 2022-style meltdown was avoided and there was a...

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Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: Jobless Claims Final Test for USD in 2025

30 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded sideways on Tuesday as subdued end-of-year conditions kept price action tightly constrained. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3518, little changed from its opening level. The US Dollar (USD) struggled to establish a clear direction on Tuesday, trading...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Fed Minutes Next Test for USD Direction

27 Dec 2025 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) has remained firm into the post-Christmas period, with the pair continuing to trade above the $1.35 handle as markets maintain expectations of US interest rate cuts next year. At the time of writing, the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is trading at 1.34994, broadly consolidating...

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British Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Jumps to 11-Week Best on USD Retreat

24 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) climbed above 1.3500, reaching 11-week highs, as broad dollar weakness continued to dominate global markets. The move reflects USD vulnerability rather than renewed Sterling strength, with thin liquidity amplifying gains. Attention now turns to whether resistance near 1.3580 caps the advance...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Festive Mood Lifts GBP/USD Toward 2026

23 Dec 2025 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) pushed past the $1.35 mark on Tuesday, rising to its strongest level since the end of September. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3501, up around 0.3% from Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar (USD) softened broadly on Tuesday, even after US GDP data surprised...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Higher as Rate Outlooks Diverge

23 Dec 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged higher as a softer US currency offset lingering concerns over the UK growth outlook. Markets are increasingly focused on Fed policy and political pressure for looser monetary conditions in the US. Any further gains in GBP/USD are likely to depend on continued dollar losses rather...

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Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: GBP Near 1.34 as Markets Bet on BoE Path

22 Dec 2025 at 6 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) settled just below 1.34 after failing to hold two-month highs, with markets now focused on how the Bank of England’s easing cycle unfolds. A narrow 5–4 vote for last week’s rate cut has left uncertainty over the pace of further moves in 2026. Direction will hinge on whether BoE...

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Pound to Dollar Rate Pushes Higher, Year-End Forecast 1.34

19 Dec 2025 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The British Pound / Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) rallied toward 1.3430 after the Bank of England delivered a less dovish-than-feared rate cut and softer US inflation weighed on the dollar. A narrow 5–4 BoE vote reduced expectations of aggressive easing next year, helping underpin Sterling. Attention now turns to whether the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Advances after Hawkish BoE Rate Cut

18 Dec 2025 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) pushed higher on Thursday after the Bank of England (BoE) unveiled its latest monetary policy decision. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading near $1.3419, up roughly 0.3% on the day. The Pound (GBP) found support as markets reacted to a more measured tone from the Bank of England...

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