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

Pound to Dollar Rate Week Ahead Forecast: $1.32 Next

6 Oct 2024 at 9 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Rate Week Ahead Forecast: $1.32 Next

Foreign exchange strategists at MUFG expect the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate to strengthen to 1.3600 at the end of the first quarter of 2025. ING expect a retreat to 1.30 in the short term while the longer-term outlook remains opaque due to the US elections. RBC Capital Markets expects GBP/USD to be capped at 1.35 over...

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Pound to US Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast, News: BoE Rate Cut Bets Dent Sterling

4 Oct 2024 at 12 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound to US Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast, News: BoE Rate Cut Bets Dent Sterling

The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate nosedived on Thursday morning, following some dovish remarks from Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey that sent the UK currency reeling. At the time of writing, GBP/USD traded at $1.3115, having plunged more than 1% since the start of the session. The Pound (GBP) came under...

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Foreign Exchange News: Middle East Fears Drive Dollar Gains, Israel’s Next Move Crucial

3 Oct 2024 at 1 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Foreign Exchange News: Middle East Fears Drive Dollar Gains, Israel’s Next Move Crucial

The dollar has posted significant net gains over the past 24 hours, primarily due to an escalation in Middle East tensions and defensive demand for the US currency. Iran launched a wave of missiles against Israel in response to Israel’s killing of the Lebanese Hezbollah leader. There was a spike in risk aversion with a jump in oil...

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GBP/USD Outlook: Pound Sterling Flat vs US Dollar following US ADP Employment Change

3 Oct 2024 at 1 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/USD Outlook: Pound Sterling Flat vs US Dollar following US ADP Employment Change

The Pound US Dollar exchange was trapped in a narrow range on Wednesday following the publication of some mid-tier US employment data. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3267, virtually unchanged from the start of Wednesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) managed to stay above ground against most of its...

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Fed’s Powell Triggers Dollar Rebound, Pound US Dollar Rate Held Below 31-Month Best

2 Oct 2024 at 11 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Fed’s Powell Triggers Dollar Rebound, Pound US Dollar Rate Held Below 31-Month Best

The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate was unable to hold above the 1.3400 level on Monday and retreated to 1.3330 on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair Powell pushed back against market expectations. Markets are also continuing to monitor Middle East developments given the potential for defensive dollar demand if fighting...

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GBP to USD Exchange Rate Plunges thanks to Risk-Off Flows

2 Oct 2024 at 11 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP to USD Exchange Rate Plunges thanks to Risk-Off Flows

The Pound US Dollar exchange tanked on Tuesday as a cautious market mood severely undermined the currency pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3275 down roughly 0.7% from the start of Tuesday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) climbed against the majority of its peers on Tuesday, buoyed by a...

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Pound to US Dollar Rate Forecast for Week Ahead: Fed, BoE Divergence Crucial

29 Sep 2024 at 10 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to US Dollar Rate Forecast for Week Ahead: Fed, BoE Divergence Crucial

Goldman Sachs forecasts that the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate will strengthen to 1.40 on a 12-month view. In contrast, Wells Fargo expects GBP/USD will weaken to 1.28 at the end of 2024. The dollar remained on the defensive during the week with GBP/USD advancing to 31-month highs around 1.3430. Goldman Sachs maintains...

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GBP/USD Outlook: Pound to Dollar Rate Strengthens amid Return to Upbeat Trade

27 Sep 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/USD Outlook: Pound to Dollar Rate Strengthens amid Return to Upbeat Trade

The Pound US Dollar exchange climbed on Thursday as a return to cheery trade bolstered the currency pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3351 down roughly 0.3% from the start of Thursday’s session. The US Dollar (USD) struggled to catch bids against most of its peers on Thursday despite the...

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China Stimulus Measures Unleash Fresh Pound Buying

26 Sep 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK China Stimulus Measures Unleash Fresh Pound Buying

Sterling has continued to make headway in currency markets with the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate hitting 31-month highs around 1.3380. The latest round of Pound strength has been due primarily to global influences, although there has been an element of domestic support. According to ING; “We do not see GBP/USD...

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Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Falls to 1.335 as Risk-Off Sentiment Returns

26 Sep 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound US Dollar Exchange Rate Falls to 1.335 as Risk-Off Sentiment Returns

The Pound US Dollar exchange slumped on Wednesday as markets returned to downbeat trading conditions, hobbling the currency pairing. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.3365 down roughly 0.4% from the start of Wednesday’s session. Pound (GBP) Stymied by Risk-Off Flows The Pound (GBP) struggled to...

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