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Pound to Dollar Forecast: "GBP’s Medium-term Trend Remains Bullish"

11 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate avoided a further test of support below 1.3550 on Wednesday, but failed to hold the 1.3600 level on Thursday and was held near 1.3580. On a short-term view, UoB commented; “Momentum indicators are still mostly flat, and we continue to expect sideways trading. Expected range for today:...

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pares Gains as US Jobless Claims Bolster Dollar

10 Jul 2025 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate was trapped in a narrow range despite Thursday’s upbeat market mood. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately 1.35654, showing losses of 0.24%. Before the US jobless claims data release, the US Dollar (USD) had faced headwinds on Thursday, weakening against a number of its...

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Pound to US Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Faces Critical Tests Ahead

9 Jul 2025 at 10 PM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipped to 2-week lows at 1.3530 on Tuesday before recovering ground, but failed to hold above 1.3600 and traded just below this level. Sustained losses below 1.3550 would trigger fresh speculation that the Pound has peaked. According to UoB; “Downward momentum continues to build, albeit...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Price Flat as Markets Await FOMC

9 Jul 2025 at 6 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate was trapped in a narrow range on Wednesday ahead of the release of the US’s latest FOMC minutes. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3582, virtually unchanged from the start of Wednesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) trended lower on Wednesday, coming under...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Below 1.36 on Net USD Gains

8 Jul 2025 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The latest tariff developments have not undermined the US Dollar while medium-term budget fears continue to erode Pound Sterling support. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) failed near 1.3650 on Tuesday and dipped back below 1.3600 with lows at 1.3570. According to UoB; “While downward momentum has increased further, we...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: USD, Stocks Rally Despite Trump Tariff Threats

8 Jul 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate held steady as a risk-on market mood underpinned GBP/USD on Tuesday. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3612, virtually unchanged from the start of Tuesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) weakened against most major currencies on Tuesday after President Donald Trump...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Trend Bullish, but "Near-term Pullback Possible"

8 Jul 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound Sterling is forecast to stay supported against the Dollar in the near term, though risks remain from UK fiscal tensions and upcoming US trade announcements. GBP/USD short-term technicals remain bullish/neutral according to foreign exchange forecasters at Scotiabank. "The multi-month trend remains bullish, but we are...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Falls vs Dollar as Tariff Jitters Hit Markets

7 Jul 2025 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) weakened on Monday as Donald Trump’s looming tariff deadline soured market sentiment. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3595, down around 0.3% on the day. The US Dollar (USD) made gains on Monday, buoyed by a wave of risk aversion that swept through global markets in...

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Pound to Dollar Forecasts RAISED to 1.30 by Q2 2026

7 Jul 2025 at 12 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate is forecast to face renewed pressure as fiscal uncertainty in both the UK and US casts a shadow over bond markets and investor confidence. HSBC has raised its Q2 2026 Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate forecast from 1.30 but still expects a slight net loss to 1.35. CIBC expects net GBP/USD...

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Euro, Pound Consolidate Against Dollar Ahead of Trade Turmoil Next Week

6 Jul 2025 at 4 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

Trading conditions were inevitably subdued on Friday given the US Independence Day holiday, although equities had a softer tone which hampered the Pound in global markets. Markets are braced for further news on US trade tariffs during the next few days while uncertainty surrounding Fed independence and reservations over the US fiscal...

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