Pound Dollar Forecast Directory - Page #143
A round up of the latest Pound Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.
GBP USD Exchange Rate Remains Under Pressure Thanks to Dovish BoE Policy Outlook
3 Aug 2018 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP USD Exchange Rate Remains Under Pressure Thanks to Dovish BoE Policy Outlook
In spite of Bank of England (BoE) policymakers voting unanimously to raise interest rates on Thursday the Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate soon came under renewed pressure.
Even as interest rates increased from 0.50% to 0.75% the mood towards the Pound deteriorated, largely driven by the latest commentary from BoE Governor Mark...
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One-Off BoE Interest Rate Hike Drags Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Down
2 Aug 2018 at 5 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK One-Off BoE Interest Rate Hike Drags Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Down
On Wednesday, the Pound to US Dollar exchange rate opened in the region of $1.3126 and closed at a similar level, making daily movement minimal.
The static GBP/USD trading was down to tension among Pound Sterling traders in the lull before Thursday’s Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision.
Although a rate hike seemed likely at...
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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Flat as Trump Comments Keep Pressure on USD
23 Jul 2018 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller
STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Flat as Trump Comments Keep Pressure on USD
Despite Brexit jitters and UK economic uncertainties knocking the Pound much lower last week, the British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate has been able to hold its ground following a recovery on Friday. This has been due to market reaction towards comments from US President Donald Trump leaving the US Dollar unappealing.
After...
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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Ends Week Near Weekly High on US Wage Disappointment
6 Jul 2018 at 5 PM - Written by David Woodsmith
STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Ends Week Near Weekly High on US Wage Disappointment
Last week was a relatively bearish one for the US Dollar, as trade jitters and the latest US data caused investors to sell the currency. The British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was one of the few major Pound pairs to advance throughout the week.
After opening the week at the level of 1.3206, GBP/USD briefly slipped into the...
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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Hits 7-Month-Lows as Brexit Jitters Prevent Recovery
28 Jun 2018 at 2 PM - Written by Toni Johnson
STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Hits 7-Month-Lows as Brexit Jitters Prevent Recovery
Despite last week’s seemingly hawkish Bank of England (BoE) policy decision, markets have returned to wondering whether or not the bank will hike UK rates at all this year and the British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate has tumbled. Investors are awaiting key UK and US data due for publication on Friday.
Since the month of...
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GBP/USD Exchange Rate Rises on Forecast August BoE Interest Rate Hike
22 Jun 2018 at 11 AM - Written by Ben Hughes
STORY LINK GBP/USD Exchange Rate Rises on Forecast August BoE Interest Rate Hike
On Thursday, the Pound to US Dollar exchange rate opened in the region of 1.3173 and closed higher around 1.3247.
This appreciation was thanks to the Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which brought a pleasant surprise for GBP traders.
It was revealed that although a majority of policymakers had voted for no...
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Hawkish BoE Vote Split Sends Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Soaring
21 Jun 2018 at 4 PM - Written by John Cameron
STORY LINK Hawkish BoE Vote Split Sends Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Soaring
Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Climbs as BoE Moves Closer to August Rate Rise
The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate stormed ahead on Thursday, bolstered by a surprising increase in the number of policy member votes for a rate rise at the June Bank of England (BoE) rate meeting.
Investors were pleased to see that Chief...
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GBP/USD Exchange Rate Static ahead of BoE Interest Rate Decision
20 Jun 2018 at 4 PM - Written by Tim Boyer
STORY LINK GBP/USD Exchange Rate Static ahead of BoE Interest Rate Decision
On Tuesday, the Pound to US Dollar exchange rate opened around 1.3260 and closed lower at 1.3178.
There was no real UK economic data out yesterday, which left uncertainty about a Brexit vote as the main influencer on the GBP/USD exchange rate.
Sterling’s decline in value was because of uncertainty about how a Brexit amendment could...
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