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Pound to Dollar Forecast: "Downward Bias Toward 1.3395" say UoB

29 May 2025 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The dollar secured net gains on Thursday after a US court ruled that the US Administration unilateral tariffs based on emergency legislation were not constitutional. The bigger impact was a further decline in demand for safe-haven currencies with the yen and Swiss franc posting sharp losses. Asian currencies overall lost ground while...

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Pound to Dollar Rate Steady as FOMC Minutes Loomed

29 May 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was largely directionless through Wednesday morning, with investors turning cautious ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3503. Almost unchanged from Wednesday’s opening levels. With the...

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Pound to US Dollar Forecast: The "Trend for GBPUSD is Bullish"

28 May 2025 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

Contrasting confidence surveys helped trigger a dollar rebound on Tuesday with European currencies also on the defensive, but investment banks are not convinced there will be a sustained recovery. After hitting 3-year highs near 1.3600 late last week, the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate retreated to below 1.3500 to trade around...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Price Softens as Tariff Reprieve Boosts Dollar

27 May 2025 at 11 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate softened on Tuesday, as USD investors welcomed Donald Trump’s delay of tariffs on the EU. At the time of writing, GBP/USD traded at $1.3535, down over 0.2% since the European session started. The Pound (GBP) attempted to find its footing on Tuesday but struggled to make meaningful gains,...

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Pound to US Dollar Forecast: GBP Hits 39-Month Best on Trump U-Turn

27 May 2025 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The U.S. dollar has remained under pressure in global markets with the latest Trump U-Turn on tariffs reinforcing a lack of certainty and confidence in US policymaking. The dollar index dipped further to 1-month lows during the Asian session. The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate surged to a 39-month high just below the 1.3600...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: 1.36 in Sights, 1.45 by Q2 2026

26 May 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

Morgan Stanley forecasts that the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) will strengthen to 1.45 by the second quarter of 2026. Credit Agricole is not expecting GBP/USD to trade above 1.40 and forecasts it at 1.36 at the end of 2026 With the dollar under pressure during the week and the Pound resilient in global markets, GBP/USD...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Rate Hits 1.35, a 3-Year Best

23 May 2025 at 3 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The British Pound Sterling secured a limited boost from the latest UK retail sales data while the dollar was back on the defensive in global markets. In this environment, the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate hit fresh 3-year highs just above 1.3480. Position adjustment will be significant on Friday with market holidays in the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling "Mid Performer" Following US, UK PMIs

23 May 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) was rangebound on Thursday following the release of the US’s and UK’s preliminary S&P Global PMIs. At the time of writing, GBPUSD was trading at approximately $1.3425, virtually unchanged from the start of Thursday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) advanced against most major peers on...

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Pound to US Dollar Forecast: "Trend in GBPUSD Remains Bullish"

22 May 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

US Dollar exchange rates have remained under pressure in global markets with ongoing fears surrounding US fiscal policy, especially with the Big Beautiful Budget Bill approved in the House of Representatives. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipped to just below 1.3400 before a recovery to 1.3420. According to...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Finds Fleeting Gains vs Dollar as UK Inflation Soars

21 May 2025 at 8 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struck its strongest level since early 2022 on Wednesday, following the publication of hotter-than-anticipated UK inflation data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3405, Virtually unchanged from Wednesday’s opening levels, but down from a high of $1.3469...

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