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Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Advances vs USD on Slowing US Retail Sales

15 May 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: GBP Advances vs USD on Slowing US Retail Sales

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate gained ground on Thursday as the US released its latest retail sales index and the UK released its latest GDP reading. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3300, up roughly 0.3% from the start of Thursday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) weakened across the board on...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound GDP Boost Fades, Dollar Eyes Bonds

15 May 2025 at 2 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound GDP Boost Fades, Dollar Eyes Bonds

The Pound Sterling initially gained against the Euro and U.S. Dollar following the latest GDP data, but GBP was unable to make further headway with concerns that the data overstated the underlying performance. Equity markets were also weaker which limited potential support, but the US Dollar remained fragile. The Pound to Dollar...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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