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Pound Sterling Forecast: Can GBP/USD Push Higher Before US GDP Data?

26 Aug 2025 at 9 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Can GBP/USD Push Higher Before US GDP Data?

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate firmed on Tuesday, despite slightly stronger-than-expected US data, as President Trump continued his criticism of the Federal Reserve. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3482, up roughly 0.2% from the start of Tuesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) came under pressure...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Peaks Below 1.40 Despite USD Risks

26 Aug 2025 at 9 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Peaks Below 1.40 Despite USD Risks

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remains capped despite renewed Sterling strength, with RBC Capital Markets forecasting a peak just below 1.40 and Standard Chartered limiting 12-month gains to 1.37. GBP/USD rebounded to 1.35 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole speech boosted expectations of a September...

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2025 Forecast: Pound Sterling to Strengthen Against Dollar, Not the Euro

23 Aug 2025 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK 2025 Forecast: Pound Sterling to Strengthen Against Dollar, Not the Euro

The latest Pound Sterling forecasts point to a split outlook: analysts see the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) forecast turning more positive, while the Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) forecast remains subdued. Markets expect Sterling to push higher against the US Dollar towards 1.39 over the next 12 months, but struggle to break above 1.16 against the...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: "Upside From Here With Year-end Target of 1.39"

21 Aug 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: "Upside From Here With Year-end Target of 1.39"

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) was unable to attack the 1.3500 level on Thursday and retreated to 1.3440. The US data releases triggered some fresh doubts whether a near-term Fed rate cut was justified and this offset the impact of slightly better than expected UK data. According to UoB; “the price action remains...

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Pound Sterling Forecast: Will GBP/USD Stay Weak Before Powell?

21 Aug 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: Will GBP/USD Stay Weak Before Powell?

GBP/USD UpdateGBP/USD trades near 1.3426, down 0.3% on risk-off sentimentUSD gains as US PMIs surprise to upside, jobless claims fallPound cushioned by UK Services PMI rebound to 53.6 vs 51.8 expectedMarkets cautious ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speechUK consumer confidence due; forecast at -20, seen weighing on GBP The Pound US...

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Pound Sterling Higher Against Euro, Dollar on PMI Growth Signal

21 Aug 2025 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Higher Against Euro, Dollar on PMI Growth Signal

The British Pound edged higher on Friday after survey data pointed to stronger momentum in the UK economy, with the composite PMI climbing to its highest level in a year. The S&P Global/CIPS flash survey showed services driving the recovery, even as manufacturing continued to struggle. The pound to euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) rose...

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Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro, Dollar as GBP Risk Profile Increases

21 Aug 2025 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Falls Against Euro, Dollar as GBP Risk Profile Increases

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) jumped to 1.3510 after the UK inflation data, before trading just below the 1.3500 level amid a firm dollar. At 8am Thursday, live FX rates put GBP/EUR at 1.15597 (+0.02%) and GBP/USD at 1.34384 (-0.2%). Bank of England (BoE) divisions are liable to intensify while the 10-year bond yield...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Firms as UK CPI Beats Predictions

20 Aug 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: GBP Firms as UK CPI Beats Predictions

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) recouped overnight losses on Wednesday morning after the UK’s latest consumer price index exceeded expectations. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3498, having rebounded by more than 0.2% from an overnight low of $1.3462. The Pound (GBP) edged higher on Wednesday after...

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Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Near 1.35 After Inflation Surprise

20 Aug 2025 at 11 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Near 1.35 After Inflation Surprise

GBP/USD UpdateGBP/USD near 1.35 as the Pound firms after UK CPI rose to 3.8% (Jul) vs 3.7% expectedAir fares led the upside; Pound supported as BoE cut bets are paredUoB: neutral; GBP/USD range 1.3415–1.3585, support 1.3485Scotiabank: GBP/USD trend still bullish; near-term 1.3480–1.3580Gilt yields firmer; UK bond-market reaction...

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Pound Sterling Climbs Against Euro and Dollar After Surprise Inflation Rise

20 Aug 2025 at 8 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Climbs Against Euro and Dollar After Surprise Inflation Rise

The British Pound ticked higher against the Euro and US Dollar after UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, above expectations and up from 3.6% in June. The increase was driven by a sharp jump in air fares and renewed strength in food and energy prices, leaving markets questioning the prospect of further Bank of England rate cuts this...

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