April 8, 2025 – Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Euro Forecast Slashed to 1.1765 in 3 Months at Goldman Sachs

The Pound is trading marginally lower against the Euro on Tuesday, with the GBP/EUR exchange rate currently quoted at 1.16497.

Equity markets recovered slightly from intra-day lows on Monday, but there was fresh selling around the Wall Street open and remained firmly in the red with sentiment very fragile.

The FTSE 100 index was 4.75% lower on the day and close to 12-month lows.

There was further very choppy trading with the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate sliding to 1-month lows just below 1.2800.

According to Scotiabank, “there doesn’t appear to be any clear support ahead of the lower 1.27s.”

The Pound to Euro exchange rate (GBP/EUR) extended losses to trade at fresh 7-month lows around 1.1685.

Goldman Sachs has cut its 3-month GBP/EUR forecast to 1.1765 from 1.2050.

From here, two key elements will be the impact on economies and whether equity-market stresses spread to other crucial instruments.

ING noted that there has been evidence of increased dollar demand; “Three-month cross-currency basis swaps, a derivative that reflects non-U.S. demand for dollars, shot to their strongest level for the euro and the pound since late 2023.”

It commented that a further shift; “would be a sign of trouble and could briefly send the dollar higher before the Fed is forced to step in.”

ING also added; “Important now will be whether heavy equity losses and credit spread widening uncover some skeletons in the closet, just as the US Treasury sell-off exposed the poor hedging decisions of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023.”

There has certainly been an important impact on confidence.

This was illustrated by the Euro-Zone Sentix confidence index which slumped to -19.5 for April from -2.9 previously.

According to Sentix; “Trump’s tariff hammer sends the sentix economic indices plummeting globally. The overall index for the eurozone falls by 16.7 points to -19.5 points, its lowest level since October 2023. The euphoria for the economy in Germany / EU from the previous month has evaporated. In particular, economic expectations for the eurozone are falling at a record pace.”

The US confidence index also plunged for the second successive month with the lowest reading since October 2008.

There will still be uncertainty whether the slide in sentiment will translate into weaker growth or recession.

According to Capital Economics, “even if tariff rates are negotiated down to the 10% baseline, investors can expect lower global growth, elevated US recession risks and a Fed that’s constrained by the higher inflation that these levies will fan.”

There has been a shift in interest rate expectations. Traders now see over a 60% chance of a May cut and a 97% chance by mid-year with at least four cuts this year

Markets also consider a Bank of England May cut is inevitable and are pricing in at least two further cuts this year.

Commerzbank pointed to difficulties in setting policy for the Federal Reserve; “It has to manoeuvre between the recession rock and the inflation hard place. This is a significant difference to ‘normal’ recession phases, in which the Fed was able to concentrate on one task.”

The bank added; “If it can’t, a recession typically turns out to be more severe. And the recovery is slower. This should be kept in mind when thinking about the USD reactions. The US dollar has been a ‘safe haven’ mainly because the US has usually recovered from recessions faster than other major developed economies. This time it could be different.”

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Trade Tensions Add Pressure to the Dollar

Recent US trade policy decisions are increasing uncertainty. The US plans to collect tariffs from 86 countries, a move that’s raising concerns among investors.

While some governments are asking for exceptions, the US appears to be pushing forward with the plan. This has made traders more cautious, leading to reduced demand for the US dollar.

Yields Are Rising—but So Are Concerns

The rise in Treasury yields reflects growing investor demand for protection against uncertainty. But even as yields climb, the dollar is struggling. The reason?

Traders are nervous about how trade tensions and weaker global growth might affect the US economy.

Inflation Data and Fed Minutes Could Shift the Outlook

Markets are waiting for two key updates this week: US inflation numbers and the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes. These will help clarify if and when the Fed might cut interest rates.

Right now, there’s a 60% chance of a rate cut in May, but most traders expect the first cut to happen in July. Overall, more than 100 basis points in cuts are priced in by year-end.

Created on April 09, 2025

• During the trading session on Tuesday, we saw the euro rally a bit, using the 1.09 level as a bit of a springboard, but it’s also worth noting that the market has seen quite a few shocks recently, as assets around the world continue to look very volatile.
• The euro won’t be any different, but I do think at this point in time you should probably keep an eye on the fact that Germany is at least in the beginning of pulling out of a recession, and that helps things when compared to the United States that is now going to be in a tariff war with multiple countries, including the ones in Europe.

Expect Wild Range

I expect to see a wild range in this market, despite the fact that typically this EUR/USD pair is somewhat boring and quiet. That being said, we are not in a situation where anything is going to be boring and quiet, so you need to keep an eye on the latest headlines. There is a certain amount of sense with the idea of running to the US dollar for safety, but at this point in time we don’t really see anything along the lines of clarity. While the euro looks rather bullish, the reality is that we will turn on a dime at the first headline that crosses the wire about tariffs.

At this point, I anticipate that the 1.12 level above is the top of the range, with the 1.08 level being the bottom. If and when we can finally break out of this 400 point range, then we might have a little bit of a trend, but with that being said, between now and then we are going to see a lot of head fakes, and therefore a lot of ugly trading and probably losses if you are not careful with your position sizing. Unfortunately, I know that most retail traders like this pair because of the spread, intend to leverage their positions rather wildly, hoping for a 10 or 12 pip move. This is not the environment to play that game.

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April 8, 2025 – Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Pound to Dollar Forecast: Pound Gains on Dollar as Risk Appetite Improves

The Pound to Dollar rate ticked higher on Tuesday, buoyed by renewed appetite for risk-sensitive currencies.

At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at approximately $1.2770. Pp around 0.3% from Tuesday’s opening rate.

The US Dollar (USD) was on the back foot as improving global sentiment prompted traders to rotate out of the safe-haven greenback.

Following a stretch of sharp losses, global equities staged a modest recovery, with gains in Asia feeding into a brighter mood during European trading hours.

Much of this cautious optimism stemmed from growing speculation that Washington may begin easing its stance on trade tariffs, with remarks from US officials indicating potential progress in talks with Japan.

Nevertheless, analysts cautioned that the rebound may be short-lived if substantial trade de-escalation fails to materialise.

Adding further pressure on the US Dollar was intensifying speculation around potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, as markets begin to factor in the impact of ongoing trade friction on the US economy.

Despite advancing on the back of a weaker USD, the Pound (GBP) found limited momentum elsewhere amid lingering expectations of future Bank of England policy easing.

Sterling was unable to capitalise fully on the improved mood in markets, as investors continued to assess the likelihood of further BoE rate cuts in response to weakening UK economic data and persistent trade concerns.

With the UK economy remaining highly sensitive to global shocks, the Pound’s upside potential was curbed by fears that prolonged tariff disruptions could further weigh on domestic output.

Looking forward, the publication of the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes may shape the trajectory of GBP/USD in the near term.

While the discussion pre-dates Trump’s latest round of tariffs, investors will be eager to glean insights into the Fed’s mindset and gauge how prepared officials are to respond to slowing US growth.

In the meantime, a lack of major UK data releases could see the Pound move in line with broader market trends, particularly if risk sentiment continues to shift.

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The EURJPY pair provided a strong bullish rebound after hitting 158.20 level, announcing delaying the negative trading by surpassing the bearish channel’s resistance at 160.90, to notice achieving some of the gains by hitting 161.95 level.

Note that the stability of the moving average 55 below the current trading will increase the chances for gathering the positive momentum, which provides chances for targeting more of the positive stations, by surpassing 162.50 level, then repeat the pressure on 163.25 barrier, while the price return to settle below 160.90 will cancel the bullish suggestion, which forces it to activate the negative attack again by targeting 160.10 level initially.

The expected trading range for today is between 160.90 and 162.50

Trend forecast: Bullish

April 8, 2025 – Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Pound Sterling Forecast: GBP Recovers vs EUR USD, Next US-China Moves Crucial

Trade considerations have continued to dominate on Tuesday with a further net recovery in risk appetite.

Markets overall are slightly more confident that there will be bilateral negotiations to ease the impact of US “reciprocal” tariffs, but there is still a very high degree of uncertainty.

The next move is likely to be determined by the US-China trade war. Risk appetite will surge further if China or Trump blink, but there are likely to be fresh losses in equities if neither side back off.

After sliding to 1-month lows near 1.2700, the Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate has recovered to 1.2785.

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has recovered from 8-month lows below 1.1650 to trade around 1.1670.

Reservations surrounding the UK economic outlook have also increased, limiting Pound recovery potential.

Markets have also now fully priced in a rate cut at the May Bank of England meeting and there have been some calls for a 50 basis-point cut.

According to Scotiabank; “The loss of rate support adds to near-term downside risk for GBP.”

The 30-year UK bond yields edged higher again on Tuesday amid speculation that the government would eventually relax fiscal rules.

Monex noted that this was; “a notable concern for markets.”

According to Monex; “Our long-term view remains that UK fundamentals are better than markets currently price, now helped by tariff differentials, while the government will ultimately choose not to scrap their fiscal rules with the memory of Liz Truss still fresh in the mind.”

It did, however, add; “For now, though, with sentiment still in the driving seat, sterling looks set to continue trading under pressure.”

There is still an important element of uncertainty surrounding Chinese tariffs ahead of the April 9th scheduled introduction of additional tariffs.

China has not backed away from imposing its own tariffs while Trump has threatened even more aggressive tariffs if China refuses to bend.

In comments on Tuesday, Trump stated that China was desperate for a deal and that they would relent.

According to Scotiabank; “Messaging from the administration on tariff policy remains confusing.”

It added; “Markets may lack enough clarity on tariff policy end goals to form a solid base for now.”

US economic conditions will be a key element in the short term.

The NFIB small business confidence index dipped to a 4-month low of 97.4 for April from 100.7 previously and below consensus forecasts of 98.9.

Significantly, this has pushed the index below the long-term average.

The net percent of owners expecting better business conditions posted a third consecutive monthly decline and the largest monthly dip since December 2020.

According to the NFIB; “This year will be one ruled by uncertainty. Global and domestic actions are generating insecurities in abundance, both political and economic. President Trump’s administration is rearranging the deck chairs at a record pace. Is there an “iceberg” looming ahead or will we sail through to a restructured economy safely?”

The survey was conducted before the tariff increases came into effect and markets will be looking at data compiled after the tariff introduction for insight into the potential impact.

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The (USDCAD) has declined in its recent intraday trading after failing to break the key resistance level at 1.4275, which coincided with testing the resistance of the EMA50. This increased the selling pressure on the price. The decline came as negative signals emerged from the Relative Strength Index (RSI) after it reached excessively overbought levels earlier, supporting the idea of a temporary pullback to gain new momentum.

Despite the current decline, the pair is still moving within an upward corrective wave, enhancing the chances of resuming the upward movement if a key technical condition is achieved, which is breaking the 1.4275 resistance level.

• EUR/USD stays below 1.1000 following Monday’s volatile action.
• The near-term technical outlook points to a lack of bullish momentum.
• Markets will remain focused on tariff headlines in the absence of high-impact data releases.

After rising to 1.1050 on Monday, EUR/USD lost its traction and closed the day slightly above 1.0900. The pair holds its ground early Tuesday and clings to modest daily gains at around 1.0950.

In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Kevin Hassett, Director of the US National Economic Council (NEC), said US President Donald Trump will listen to trading partners if they offer “really great deals.” Later in the day, several news outlets, including Reuters, reported that Hassett told CNBC that Trump is considering a 90-day pause in tariffs for all countries except China. The immediate reaction to this headline boosted the risk mood and helped EUR/USD push higher.

As the White House came out with a statement shortly after, calling the CNBC reporting “fake news,” the risk rally quickly lost its steam and made it difficult for EUR/USD to keep its footing.

Meanwhile, European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday that they have offered zero-for-zero tariffs to the US for cars and all industrial goods. “The EU remains open to and strongly prefers talks but we will not wait endlessly,” he noted.

The economic calendar will not offer any high-impact data releases that could influence EUR/USD’s action on Tuesday. Hence, market participants will continue to scrutinize the fresh developments on the global trade conflict.

While it’s difficult to know what will be the next tariff-related headline, the action in Wall Street could provide a directional clue for EUR/USD. A bullish action in US stocks after the opening bell could support the pair and vice versa.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator on the 4-hour chart stays near 50, reflecting a lack of bullish momentum.

If EUR/USD fails to stabilize above 1.0950 (static level), 1.0900 (static level, round level) could be seen as the next support before 1.0870 (100-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), 20-day SMA). On the upside, resistances could be seen at 1.1000 (static level, round level), 1.1050 (static level) and 1.1100 (static level).

(This story was corrected on April 8 at 09:12 GMT to mention in the first bullet point that EUR/USD stays below 1.1000, not 1.0000.)

The GBPJPY pair succeeded to face the negative pressures by its rally above the critical support at 187.50, increasing the chances for its stability within the bullish channel’s levels and begin forming bullish waves, noticing its stability near 188.70.

Note that forming more of the bullish attempts is important to surpass the obstacle at 189.60 level, reinforcing the chances for recording extra gains that might extend towards 190.30 and 191.45, while the failure to breach the obstacle will force the price to provide mixed trading, we should confirm that monitoring the price is important in case declining to the critical support, to avoid any losses that might be caused by exiting the bullish track.

The expected trading range for today is between 187.90 and 190.30

Trend forecast: Bullish

Created on April 08, 2025

• The euro initially gapped lower against the Japanese yen during trading on Monday, only to turn around and skyrocket to the upside.
• All things being equal, this is a pair that is going to continue to be very noisy because a lot of traders out there are concerned about the global economy.
• As long as that’s going to be the case, there could still be traders out there looking to buy the Japanese yen for some type of safety, especially now that the Bank of Japan has at least paid some interest into the idea of tightening monetary policy.

Technical Analysis

The technical analysis for this pair is actually fairly neutral, perhaps even starting to show signs of positivity, as the initial gapped lower look terrific, but the market was resilient enough to turn things around. That’s a good sign, and it does suggest that perhaps we are at least going to try to stay in the same range we have been in for a bit of normalcy. If that’s going to be the case, then I think we could go looking to the ¥165 level, but we need a little bit of positivity to make that happen easily.

On the other hand, if we do break down below the ¥160 level, then we will probably start to see the market reach down to the ¥158 level, the region that we had bounce from earlier in the session on Monday. Anything underneath there, then we probably see the euro drop down to the ¥155 level. This is an area that’s been important multiple times, so you need to be cognizant that this could happen, and you also need to recognize that it has been so well supported in the past that might end up being a nice buying opportunity based on value. Regardless, this is a market that I think continues to bounce around quite violently, just like the rest of the financial markets.

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