UBS maintains a long-term bullish outlook for GBPUSD, targeting 1.37-1.40 into 2027 despite short-term risks from a hawkish Federal Reserve. Resilience in the pound is supported by heavy short positioning and positive UK economic data.
Key Takeaways
- 1.GBPUSD is expected to move higher into next year with reference levels at 1.37-1.40.
- 2.Short-term pullbacks for the GBPUSD pair to 1.30 are possible due to Federal Reserve hawkishness.
- 3.The Pound has remained resilient despite geopolitical and domestic UK political headwinds due to heavy short positioning and positive economic surprises.
Table of Contents
- Underappreciated UK news flow
- Domestic US strength versus fading external tailwinds
- CIO Forecast- GBPUSD
- GBPUSD moving higher
- Investment considerations
- Risk information
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Authors
Constantin BolzDominic Schnider
Securities
GBPUSD
Themes
Political RiskCentral Bank PolicyGeopolitical Tension
Regions
GlobalUnited StatesUKIran
