Nomura places its bets on the dollar over the pound amid U.K. fiscal challenges taking center stage.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 11 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Market Strategy: A strategist from Nomura is recommending a short GBP/USD trade, anticipating a decline in the British pound against the dollar.
Target Prediction: The target for the GBP/USD trade is set at £1.30 by the end of October, indicating a potential drop of about 3% from the current level of £1.35.
Analyst Views on GBPUSD
Wall Street analysts forecast GBPUSD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GBPUSD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
