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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Tests Weekly Best as Federal Reserve Disappoints Markets

20 Dec 2018 at 1 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Tests Weekly Best as Federal Reserve Disappoints Markets

Despite the Federal Reserve taking a more hawkish than expected approach to US monetary policy during its December policy decision, this did more to spook markets than reassure them. As a result, the British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate actually advanced as investors digested the decision. Since opening this week at the level...

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Pound-to-Dollar Exchange Rates Benefit as Trump Criticises Federal Reserve Policy Tightening

18 Dec 2018 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound-to-Dollar Exchange Rates Benefit as Trump Criticises Federal Reserve Policy Tightening

With the Federal Reserve (FED) coming under increasing pressure to pursue a more gradual pace of monetary tightening the Pound to dollar exchange rates recovered ground. The appeal of the US Dollar diminished on Tuesday morning even as the general sense of market risk appetite dimmed in response to worries over the outlook of the global...

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Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate News: ?Greenback? Strengthened by Safe Haven Status on China Economic Slowdown

14 Dec 2018 at 12 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate News: ?Greenback? Strengthened by Safe Haven Status on China Economic Slowdown

GBP/USD Exchange Rate Falls as ‘Greenback’ Strengthened by China Economic Slow Down The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate is down today, and is currently trading at $1.2590 after USD was strengthened by safe-haven demand after China’s economy shows signs of slowing down. Yesterday also saw the ‘Greenback’ strengthened by...

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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Recovery from 2018 Lows Slows as Brexit Retakes Focus in UK Politics

13 Dec 2018 at 4 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Recovery from 2018 Lows Slows as Brexit Retakes Focus in UK Politics

Despite Wednesday evening’s news that UK Prime Minister Theresa May had successfully seen off a no confidence vote from her Conservative Party, the British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate struggled to recover much further on Thursday. Instead, the US Dollar was supported slightly by the latest US data. Since opening this week...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Outlook: GBP/USD Creeps Higher as May Heads to Brussels

12 Dec 2018 at 11 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Outlook: GBP/USD Creeps Higher as May Heads to Brussels

UPDATE: The Pound Sterling to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged higher on Thursday amid a sense of cautious optimism as Prime Minister Theresa May headed to Brussels after surviving a vote on no-confidence on Wednesday. May will be seeking greater assurances regarding temporary nature of the Irish backstop, when she speaks to her...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate: GBP/USD Sheds 1.5% as Brexit Vote Delay Pummels Sterling

10 Dec 2018 at 3 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate: GBP/USD Sheds 1.5% as Brexit Vote Delay Pummels Sterling

The Pound Sterling US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rates plummeted today, and is currently trading down 0.8% at $1.2628, after the British Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly agreed to delay Tuesday’s Brexit vote. Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, lashed out, commenting: ‘The government has decided Theresa May's Brexit deal is so...

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The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Dips as UK House Prices Slow

7 Dec 2018 at 2 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) Exchange Rate Dips as UK House Prices Slow

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate is down, and is currently trading at $1.2749, as the UK’s Halifax house prices figures for November fell to a six-year low rate of growth today. GBP has remained sensitive to Brexit developments as Prime Minister Theresa May rallies to gain support for her UK-EU withdrawal agreement. GBP...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate: GBP/USD Steady despite New Brexit Developments

5 Dec 2018 at 4 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate: GBP/USD Steady despite New Brexit Developments

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate is range-bound, and is currently trading at $1.2775, after the ‘Greenback’ was hit by today’s disappointing figures for November’s mortgage applications. GBP found support from yesterday’s Brexit developments, which have softened the threat of a ‘no-deal’ vote with MP Dominic...

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Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Surges as Market?s Safe Haven Selloff Continues

4 Dec 2018 at 12 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Exchange Rate Surges as Market?s Safe Haven Selloff Continues

Since markets opened this week, the British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate has seen mixed movement as Brexit news keeps Sterling volatile. However, the US Dollar’s weakness on market demand for riskier currencies persisted today and made it easier for the pair to advance again. Despite slightly lower market safe haven demand,...

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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Tumbles as Trade Uncertainties and Fed Bets Boost Dollar

27 Nov 2018 at 5 PM - Written by Toni Johnson

STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Tumbles as Trade Uncertainties and Fed Bets Boost Dollar

Fresh comments from US President Donald Trump, as well as new Federal Reserve interest rate hike bets, were the primary causes of British Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate movement on Tuesday. However, the US Dollar’s appeal was limited by mixed US consumer confidence data and lingering risk-sentiment. While GBP/USD only slipped...

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