• GBP/AUD dipped on Monday as traders reacted to easing US-China tensions following last Friday’s escalation.
• Trump on Friday warned of 100% tariffs on Chinese products and introduced software export restrictions, following China’s rare-earth curbs.
• Despite his earlier hardline stance, Trump adopted a more conciliatory tone toward China over the weekend, with analysts suggesting the tariff threat may have been tactical and that a compromise could be possible.
• Bank of England officials will address the market this week, with six MPC members sharing their views.
• This week, UK economic releases include August jobs on Tuesday and a series of activity reports GDP, trade, and more on Thursday.
• Immediate resistance is located at 2.0577(50%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 2.0610(Higher BB).
• Immediate support is seen at 2.0430(38.2%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 2.0285(23.6%fib).
Recommendation: Good to sell around 2.0470 with stop loss of 2.0550 and target price of 2.0400
