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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Weaker as Dollar Gains Despite Shutdown

6 Oct 2025 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Weaker as Dollar Gains Despite Shutdown

The Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) weakened on Monday despite an ongoing US government shutdown, and an uptick in Federal Reserve interest rate cut expectations. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3433, down roughly 0.4% from the start of Monday’s session. The US Dollar (USD)...

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Pound to Dollar Week Rate Ahead Outlook: 1.40 Optimism

6 Oct 2025 at 9 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Week Rate Ahead Outlook: 1.40 Optimism

Forecasts for the Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) remain divided as analysts weigh fiscal and political risks. MUFG sees scope for gains to 1.40 by late 2026, while Rabobank expects 12-month advances capped at 1.35 amid dual US-UK vulnerabilities. GBP/USD: Q4 volatility MUFG forecasts that The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) can...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Shutdown Stalemate Keeps GBP/USD Below 1.35

5 Oct 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Shutdown Stalemate Keeps GBP/USD Below 1.35

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipped sharply to lows near 1.3400 in US trading on Thursday before a recovery to 1.3460 on Friday. The GBP/USD outlook remains muted after a volatile week, with analysts from UoB and Scotiabank seeing little momentum for a breakout beyond 1.35 amid UK growth and fiscal headwinds. The...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Bond-Market Jitters Keep GBP Under Pressure

3 Oct 2025 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Bond-Market Jitters Keep GBP Under Pressure

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) continues to stall at resistance near 1.3520, with UoB analysts expecting range trading between 1.3360 and 1.3525. Scotiabank is more upbeat, highlighting Sterling’s recovery above its 50-day MA as scope for a sustained push higher, though bond-market jitters remain a core risk. GBP/USD...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Dollar Pressured by Shutdown and Fed Cut Expectations

2 Oct 2025 at 10 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Dollar Pressured by Shutdown and Fed Cut Expectations

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was largely muted on Thursday despite an ongoing US government shutdown. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3497, virtually unchanged from the start of Thursday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) remained under pressure against most of its peers on...

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Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Analyst Flags Weak Labour Trends as USD Risk

2 Oct 2025 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Dollar Forecast: Analyst Flags Weak Labour Trends as USD Risk

Currency analysts remain cautious on the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate outlook; however, UoB expects GBP/USD to stay trapped between 1.3360 and 1.3525, while ING notes shutdowns usually mean a weaker dollar but mixed equity signals. Commonwealth Bank warns that prolonged political deadlock could accelerate USD losses, while...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Climbs to $1.352 as Shutdown Pressures Greenback

1 Oct 2025 at 10 PM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Climbs to $1.352 as Shutdown Pressures Greenback

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate strengthened on Wednesday as the Dollar was hobbled by a US government shutdown and some underwhelming data releases. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3521, up roughly 0.6% from the start of Wednesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) weakened through...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Near-Term Risks Persist Below 1.35, Analysts Say

1 Oct 2025 at 10 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Near-Term Risks Persist Below 1.35, Analysts Say

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate is holding near 1.3450, but analysts say a break above 1.3500 is needed to ease downside risks. Standard Chartered sees GBP/USD at 1.37 on a 3–12 month view amid a weaker dollar, while Scotiabank stays neutral below 1.35. Near term, focus falls on US shutdown risks and jobs data, with...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rangebound as US Jobs Data Fails to Lift Dollar

30 Sep 2025 at 11 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Rangebound as US Jobs Data Fails to Lift Dollar

The Pound to US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was muted on Tuesday as the US released its latest JOLTs job openings and the UK published its latest GDP reading. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3444, virtually unchanged from the start of Tuesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) came under pressure...

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Pound to Dollar Forecast: Analysts Put 1.3445 as Key to GBP/USD Stability

30 Sep 2025 at 12 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Analysts Put 1.3445 as Key to GBP/USD Stability

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate outlook hinges on jobs data and politics. ING sees a move above 1.35 if US employment figures disappoint, while UoB warns that only a breach of 1.3445 would confirm stability. MUFG stresses that Friday’s payrolls report could extend the dollar rebound if labour-market strength forces a hawkish...

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