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Surprisingly Strong US Jobs Report Sends Dollar Exchange Rates Higher

4 Jul 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The headline NFP number beat with a print of 147k. Unemployment dropped to 4.1% instead of rising to 4.3% as markets expected. Tariff-induced weakness is nowhere to be seen. This report essentially ends any speculation of a July cut from the Fed and the US dollar is rallying as a result. Due to a shortened holiday week in the US,...

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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Steady despite Strong US Jobs Data

3 Jul 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate trended mostly flat on Thursday as the US released its latest non-farm payrolls index and unemployment rate. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3658, down roughly 0.3% from the start of Thursday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened on Thursday, buoyed by...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Under Pressure vs Dollar ahead of US Jobs Data

3 Jul 2025 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) edged lower on Wednesday, slipping toward $1.3640 as markets awaited key US labour market data. While the Pound Sterling lacked direction amid a quiet UK economic calendar, the US Dollar (USD) clawed back earlier losses following stronger-than-expected JOLTs job openings. Optimism...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: "GBP Must Break and Hold 1.3800 Soon"

2 Jul 2025 at 8 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

Pound Serling (GBP) was unable to make any headway against the US Dollar (USD) in early Europe on Wednesday and slid further to hit 1-week lows below 1.3600 early in US trading before settling around 1.3620. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) was hurt on domestic grounds while the dollar was resilient despite a shock US jobs...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: GBP Major Resistance at 1.38 "Out of Reach"

2 Jul 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) strengthened 6% during the second quarter of the year, the strongest performance since 2022. GBP/USD surged again early on Tuesday and hit 44-month highs just below 1.3790 before a retreat to 1.3725 as stronger than expected US data triggered a dollar recovery. According to UoB, the...

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Dollar Slide Continues, GBP/USD Hits Fresh 44-Month Best

1 Jul 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The US Dollar has continued to lose ground on Tuesday with the currency index sliding to 4-month lows in global markets. The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate hit 44-month highs close to 1.3785 in European trading. The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate also hit 45-month highs close to 1.1820. Markets are dealing with...

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound Climbs as US Scales Back Trade Goals

1 Jul 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) maintained a positive trajectory on Tuesday, with the pairing propelled to a new multi-year high. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3771, up around 0.3% from Tuesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar slipped on Tuesday following reports that the Trump...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Steady vs Dollar as UK GDP in line with Expectations

30 Jun 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound Sterling trended mostly flat against the US Dollar on Monday despite the release of some optimistic UK GDP data. The Pound (GBP) began the week on the back foot, weakening against several major peers despite the release of stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the...

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Pound to Dollar Near-Term Forecast: "Range of 1.3670/1.3750"

30 Jun 2025 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) is trading close to 1.3700 and consolidating below the 44-month highs above 1.3750 posted last week. In the very short term, there will be month-end position adjustment as funds take stock after a dramatic first half of the year with President Trump’s rhetoric watched very...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: 1.31-1.48 Analyst Ranges

30 Jun 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

Currency exchange strategists at Wells Fargo forecast that the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) will retreat to 1.31 by the third quarter of 2026 amid renewed dollar gains. Scotiabank, however, forecasts that GBP/USD will strengthen to 1.48 by the end of 2026 as the US currency loses further ground. The dollar secured some...

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