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Pound Dollar Forecast Directory - Page #80

A round up of the latest Pound Dollar forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Subdued

28 Oct 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate treaded water on Monday following the publication of some below forecast UK data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.2978, virtually unchanged from the start of Monday’s session. The Pound (GBP) faced difficulties attracting investors on Monday after the release of...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: For GBP/USD Reeves and Trump to Dominate

27 Oct 2024 at 3 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

HSBC expects the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate will weaken to at least 1.25 over the next few months. The bank is broadly bearish on the Pound and net dollar gains to drive Cable lower. Danske Bank considers that GBP/USD can hold above 1.30 on a 6-month view. GBP/USD dipped to 10-week lows near 1.2900 before a recovery...

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Pound Sterling: UK Data Damages GBP/USD Rally Attempt from 10-Week Lows

25 Oct 2024 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate dipped sharply to 10-week lows just above 1.2900 on Wednesday before a tentative recovery to 1.2955. Weaker than expected UK business confidence data hampered the Pound, but the dollar retreated from 10-week highs amid a decline in US yields which provided some GBP/USD respite. UK yields...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate News: GBP/USD Subdued amid ‘Trump Trade’

24 Oct 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate trended mostly flat on Wednesday as both UK and US data releases were thin on the ground. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.2975, virtually unchanged from the start of Wednesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened against most of its peers on Wednesday, buoyed...

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Pound Sterling Hampered by US Election Jitters, GBP/USD Close to 2-Month Lows

23 Oct 2024 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The dollar has maintained a strong tone in global markets amid a further increase in US bond yields with weaker UK equities also a negative factor. The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate remained on the defensive, traded around 1.2990 and near 2-month lows. According to UoB; “The likelihood of GBP breaking clearly below...

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Pound-Dollar News: GBP/USD Flat despite Downbeat Market Mood

23 Oct 2024 at 10 AM - Written by John Cameron

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate traded water on Tuesday despite an anxious market mood undermining the currency pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.2978, virtually unchanged from the start of Monday’s session. Pound (GBP) Hobbled by Autumn Budget Concerns The Pound (GBP) faced challenges...

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Pound to Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: US Election Talk Dominates

20 Oct 2024 at 8 PM - Written by Frank Davies

ING expects the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate will weaken to 1.28 in the short term. During the week, GBP/USD dipped to 8-week lows around 1.2975 before a tentative recovery to 1.3030. The November US election is looming large on investment bank commentary and forecasts. ING sees further potential dollar demand; “With...

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Pound to Dollar End-of-Week Forecast: GBP/USD Flat following US Retail Data

18 Oct 2024 at 10 AM - Written by John Cameron

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate traded largely sideways on Thursday following the publication of the US’s retail sales data for September. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3005, virtually unchanged from the start of Thursday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) treaded water against most of its...

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GBP/USD Outlook: Pound Slumps as Inflation Hits 41-Month Low Against US Dollar

17 Oct 2024 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

The Pound posted sharp losses after the notably lower-than-expected UK inflation data. Markets priced in very close to a 100% chance of an interest rate cut at the November Bank of England (BoE) meeting. The chances of two rate cuts by the end of 2024 is now seen at near 70% and speculation over a larger 50 basis-point move in...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Weakens

17 Oct 2024 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate lost ground on Wednesday following the publication of the UK’s latest consumer price index (CPI). At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3020, down roughly 0.4% from the start of Wednesday’s session. The Pound (GBP) plunged against the majority of its counterparts on...

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