The Pound Australian Dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate gained strength on Thursday. Escalating trade tensions combined with fears of a global economic slowdown led to reduced market risk appetite. Consequently, the Australian Dollar (AUD) experienced a decline overnight. As the market mood soured, its appeal diminished. Investors shifted their focus towards more stable currencies, thereby boosting the value of GBP against the AUD. The rise in GBP/AUD signals a growing concern among traders about economic prospects ahead. Such developments affect the broader forex market, attracting more attention from currency traders.