{"id":14332,"date":"2025-04-07T02:06:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T02:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotayamedia.xyz\/?p=14332"},"modified":"2025-04-07T02:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T02:06:56","slug":"gbp-usd-forecast-pound-retreats-to-key-1-30-level-amid-trade-war-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotayamedia.xyz\/?p=14332","title":{"rendered":"GBP\/USD Forecast: Pound Retreats to Key 1.30 Level Amid Trade War Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Pound-to-Dollar (GBP\/USD) exchange rate<\/strong>\u00a0pulled back from a six-month high last week, retreating to the psychologically crucial\u00a01.30 level<\/strong>\u00a0as US-China trade tensions rattled markets.<\/p>\n

GBP\/USD Volatility: Trump\u2019s Tariffs Shake Markets<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The\u00a0GBP\/USD exchange rate<\/strong>\u00a0surged to\u00a01.3196\u2217\u2217followingPresidentTrump\u2019sannouncementofsweeping\u2217\u2217reciprocaltariffs\u2217\u2217,butlatersettlednear\u2217\u2217<\/span>1.3196<\/span>\u2217<\/span><\/span>\u2217<\/span>f<\/span>o<\/span>ll<\/span>o<\/span>w<\/span>in<\/span>g<\/span>P<\/span>res<\/span>i<\/span>d<\/span>e<\/span>n<\/span>tT<\/span>r<\/span>u<\/span>m<\/span>p<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span>ann<\/span>o<\/span>u<\/span>n<\/span>ce<\/span>m<\/span>e<\/span>n<\/span>t<\/span>o<\/span>f<\/span>s<\/span>w<\/span>ee<\/span>p<\/span>in<\/span>g<\/span>\u2217<\/span><\/span>\u2217<\/span>rec<\/span>i<\/span>p<\/span>roc<\/span>a<\/span>lt<\/span>a<\/span>r<\/span>i<\/span>ff<\/span>s<\/span>\u2217<\/span><\/span>\u2217<\/span>,<\/span>b<\/span>u<\/span>tl<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>erse<\/span>ttl<\/span>e<\/span>d<\/span>n<\/span>e<\/span>a<\/span>r<\/span>\u2217<\/span><\/span>\u2217<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>1.3003<\/strong>\u00a0as risk sentiment shifted.<\/p>\n

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  • US Dollar (USD) plunged 2%<\/strong>\u00a0on Thursday as new tariffs (ranging from\u00a010% to over 50%<\/strong>) sparked fears of a\u00a0global trade war<\/strong>\u00a0and potential\u00a0US recession<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • China retaliated with 34% tariffs<\/strong>, intensifying market uncertainty.<\/li>\n
  • Deutsche Bank warned of a USD “confidence crisis”<\/strong>, citing policy credibility concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pound (GBP) Holds Ground, But Risks Loom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Sterling initially benefited from hopes of a\u00a0UK tariff exemption<\/strong>, but gains faded as:<\/p>\n

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    • PM Keir Starmer hinted at UK retaliation<\/strong>, reducing optimism for a quick resolution.<\/li>\n
    • UK Services PMI revised lower<\/strong>, raising doubts about economic recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      GBP\/USD Forecast: Key Drivers This Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      1. US Inflation Data & Fed Rate Cut Bets<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • US CPI release<\/strong>\u00a0could weaken the\u00a0US Dollar<\/strong>\u00a0if inflation cools, boosting\u00a0Fed rate cut expectations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2. UK GDP Report (February)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • A\u00a0rebound in UK growth<\/strong>\u00a0may support\u00a0Sterling recovery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. Ongoing Trade War Uncertainty<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Further\u00a0tariff escalations<\/strong>\u00a0or diplomatic progress will drive\u00a0GBP\/USD volatility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Technical Outlook: Where Next for GBP\/USD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            According to\u00a0Scotiabank FX strategists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            • GBP\/USD has retreated to the critical 1.30 support level<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Momentum is fading<\/strong>, with resistance near\u00a01.31<\/strong>\u00a0and support at\u00a01.28-1.29<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • A sustained break below\u00a01.30<\/strong>\u00a0could signal further downside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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