Pound-Dollar News Directory

The Pound-to-Dollar rate extended its recovery off October lows on Tuesday and is tipped by TD Securities to remain on an upward trajectory into year-end, aided by a UK-EU trade deal that remains the bank’s favoured outcome from the talks. 

October 21,2020

The Pound-to-Dollar rate could be set to underperform as an elevated ‘no deal’ Brexit threat encourages investor caution, but absent a clear end of efforts to reach a trade agreement, Sterling may take its lead more from appetite for the Dollar and risk assets than it does the Brexit drama.

October 19,2020

The U.S. Dollar is in demand amidst market disappointment that U.S. politicians are unlikely to reach a stimulus deal before the November election and fresh signs that trends in the country's jobs market are heading in the wrong direction.

October 15,2020

The Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate was in recovery mode Wednesday on elevated hopes that Brexit trade talks will continue beyond a self-imposed UK deadline, but recent losses have left it rudderless and taking in water on the charts, which are now warning of a fall back to May lows.

October 14,2020

Analysts at Natwest Markets and Barclays have told clients the likelihood of a market-boosting U.S. stimulus bill being presented ahead of the November vote are low.

October 13,2020

The Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate surged late in the Friday session to enter the new week with a fresh pulse of momentum behind it, however weekend headlines concerning the status of an U.S. economic stimulus bill could mean a foray above 1.30 proves short-lived.

October 12,2020