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Pound to Dollar Tech Forecast: GBP/USD Resistance at 1.3450 say Analysts

15 May 2025 at 7 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The dollar lost further ground on Wednesday and the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) strengthened to 1.3360 before settling around 1.3320. ING commented; “May has been a good month for the dollar as US and Chinese policymakers have chosen to de-escalate – although we doubt the dollar rally has legs.” Key GBP/USD...

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Pound to Dollar Tests 1.335 as USD Rates Weighed on Trump FED Criticism

14 May 2025 at 10 AM - Written by James Fuller

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) trended higher on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a fresh round of criticism from US President Donald Trump directed at the Federal Reserve. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was hovering around $1.335. Up roughly 0.3% from Wednesday’s opening levels. The US Dollar came under...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Climbs vs Dollar on Soft US Inflation Data

13 May 2025 at 4 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate gained ground on Tuesday as the US released its latest inflation reading. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3245, up roughly 0.5% from the start of Tuesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) came under pressure on Tuesday following the publication of a...

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Pound to US Dollar Forecast: UK Assets and British Currency "Favourable"

13 May 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

BoE Inflation Warning Boosts the Pound, GBP/USD Exchange Rate Edges Away from 4-Week Lows The U.S. dollar has maintained a firm tone in global markets amid a further unwinding of short positions following the deal with China to lower tariffs sharply for the next 90 days. There was, however, no further support from the latest US...

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US-China Tariff Deal: Pound Sterling Forecasts REVISED vs Euro and Dollar, Again

12 May 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

During the past month, investment banks rushed to re-write their currency forecasts with most expecting a notably weaker dollar due to US economic damage from high tariffs and a loss of confidence in US assets. Another major U-Turn by the Administration and agreement to cut US-China tariffs sharply for 90 days has up-ended market...

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Pound-to-Dollar Rate Slips Almost 1% Following US China Trade Breakthrough

12 May 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate tumbled out of the gates this week, slipping to a one-month low on Monday in response to a major easing of US-China trade tensions. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trending at $1.3201. Down around 0.7% from Monday’s opening levels. The US Dollar surged on Monday after the US and...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Slides as Dollar SURGES on US-China Tariff Pause

12 May 2025 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The dollar already had a firm tone in early Europe following statements from the US and China that bilateral trade talks over the weekend had been constructive. There was a further dollar surge after the European open as US Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that there was an agreement to lower tariffs by 115% for a 90-day period...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: 1.45 if USD Reverts to Historic Mean

11 May 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

RBC Capital Markets (RBC) expects a tentative Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) gain to 1.39 by the second quarter of 2026 as the dollar loses ground. If the dollar reverts to historic mean levels, Westpac notes that GBP/USD could reach 1.45. Standard Chartered, however, expects a GBP/USD retreat to at least 1.30. GBP/USD...

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Pound to Dollar Forecasts Maintain "Downside Risk" say UoB

9 May 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) briefly hit 1.3350 on the Bank of England policy decision and UK-US trade deal before a retreat to lows near 1.3200 as the dollar posted strong gains in global markets. GBP/USD recovered to 1.3270 on Friday as the dollar lost some of the gains, but has more work to do to negate the...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Rebounds Against Dollar as BoE Strikes Cautious Tone

8 May 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

The Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate wavered on Thursday but ultimately found a foothold, bolstered by a slightly more hawkish tone from the Bank of England (BoE) and renewed optimism over UK-US trade ties. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3329, having rebounded from earlier lows following a turbulent twenty-four...

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