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GBP/USD Retakes 1.3200; bearish bias persists amid geopolitical risks

April 6, 2026

GBP/USD gains some positive traction as reports of a 45-day US-Iran ceasefire undermine the USD.
Persistent geopolitical uncertainties could limit deeper USD losses and cap the upside for the pair.
The bearish technical setup further warrants caution before positioning for further appreciation.

The GBP/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers near the 1.3175 region during the Asian session on Monday, and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak. Spot prices climb back above the 1.3200 mark in the last hour, though any meaningful appreciation still seems elusive amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

Bloomberg, citing Axios, reported that the US, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing terms for a possible 45-day ceasefire that could lead to an end of fighting. This, in turn, keeps a lid on the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) and offers some support to the GBP/USD pair. However, the risk of a further escalation of the conflict remains in play amid US President Donald Trump’s fresh threat to target Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday.

From a technical perspective, the near-term bias is mildly bearish as the GBP/USD pair holds well below the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 4-hour chart, which continues to slope lower and cap the broader trend. Adding to this, the momentum has faded after last week’s rebound as the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is flattening just under the zero line and showing a marginally negative histogram, suggesting a lack of sustained buying pressure.

Furthermore, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers around 43, below the 50 midline, which reinforces a soft downside tone rather than an oversold extreme. Hence, any further move up is likely to confront immediate resistance at 1.3240, with a stronger cap near 1.3300, where recent swing highs converge, and short-term sellers have reappeared. A sustained move above the latter would be needed to challenge the declining 200-period SMA around 1.3370 and start easing the prevailing bearish bias.

On the downside, immediate support is located at the recent floor around 1.3190, where a break would open the way toward the lower 1.3150 region as the next bearish target.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

GBP/USD 4-hour chart

EUR/GBP Analysis – Euro stalls below the 0.8740 resistance area

April 3, 2026

EUR/GBP flatlines around 0.8720 on Friday after bouncing from 0.8700 support.
The pair has rallied nearly 1% over the last three weeks, despite the risk-off sentiment.
The Euro is likely to require an additional impulse to breach resistance at 0.8740.

EUR/GBP’s reversal from one-month highs at 0.8740 found support above 0.8700 earlier this week, before stalling halfway through the last few days’ range around 0.8720. Technical indicators show waning bullish momentum, while thinned market volumes suggest that further consolidation is the most likely outcome on Friday.

The Euro (EUR) remains on track for a nearly 0.5% weekly gain and is nearly 1% up over the last three weeks. The risk-averse sentiment stemming from the war in Iran has been weighing both currencies against the safe-haven US Dollar (USD). Still, the positive manufacturing activity and the moderate uptick in inflation seen in the Eurozone earlier this week have provided some support to the Euro (EUR), while UK manufacturing PMI failed to convince investors.

Technical Analysis

EUR/GBP’s near-term bias remains mildly bullish, although technical indicators point to a weakening momentum. The 4-hour Relative Strength Index at 58 stays above its midline, but the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator slips marginally below the zero line, and the MACD line has crossed below the Signal line, which is a bearish sign.

Bears will have to breach Wednesday’s and Tuesday’s lows, at 0.8705 and 0.8676, respectively, to undermine the near-term bullish structure and expose the 0.8630-08635 area, which provided support to the pair on March 23, 24, and 26.

On the upside, bulls are likely to require additional impulse to break resistance at the 0.8740 area (March 3 and April 1 highs), and shift the focus to the key area between 0.8790 and 0.8800, which capped bulls several times in December and early March

Euro Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies today. Euro was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

	USD	EUR	GBP	JPY	CAD	AUD	NZD	CHF
USD		-0.02%	-0.11%	0.00%	0.01%	-0.12%	0.13%	-0.08%
EUR	0.02%		-0.06%	0.02%	0.03%	0.01%	0.13%	-0.06%
GBP	0.11%	0.06%		0.11%	0.08%	0.11%	0.20%	-0.00%
JPY	0.00%	-0.02%	-0.11%		0.00%	-0.01%	0.10%	-0.11%
CAD	-0.01%	-0.03%	-0.08%	-0.00%		-0.01%	0.12%	-0.09%
AUD	0.12%	-0.01%	-0.11%	0.01%	0.00%		0.12%	-0.09%
NZD	-0.13%	-0.13%	-0.20%	-0.10%	-0.12%	-0.12%		-0.21%
CHF	0.08%	0.06%	0.00%	0.11%	0.09%	0.09%	0.21%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Euro from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent EUR (base)/USD (quote).

GBP/USD Rebounds toward 1.3250 near nine-day EMA

April 3, 2026

GBP/USD may fall toward the descending channel’s lower boundary around 1.3150.
The 14-day Relative Strength Index hovers in the low-40s, indicating weak and negative momentum.
The pair may find the primary resistance at the nine-day EMA of 1.3273.

GBP/USD holds gains after registering over 0.5% losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3230 during the Asian hours on Friday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates an ongoing bearish bias, as the pair remains within the descending channel pattern.

The near-term bias stays mildly bearish as the GBP/USD pair holds below both the nine-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), which cap rebounds and confirm a deteriorating short-term trend. Price action has made a sequence of lower highs and lower closes from the 1.35 area, reinforcing downside pressure.

Additionally, the latest 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers in the low-40s, showing negative momentum but not yet oversold, which leaves room for further weakness while limiting the risk of an immediate exhaustion low.

The GBP/USD pair may find its primary support at the descending channel’s lower boundary around 1.3150. A break below the channel would expose the 1.3010, the lowest since April 2025, which was recorded in November 2025.

On the upside, the initial barrier lies at the nine-day EMA of 1.3273. Further advances would lead the GBP/USD pair to test the 50-day EMA at 1.3394, followed by the upper descending channel boundary around 1.3440. A sustained break above this confluence resistance would trigger a bullish bias, opening the doors for exploring the area around the 1.3869, the highest level since September 2021, reached on January 27.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

Pound Sterling Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of British Pound (GBP) against listed major currencies today. British Pound was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

	USD	EUR	GBP	JPY	CAD	AUD	NZD	CHF
USD		-0.00%	-0.11%	0.00%	0.00%	-0.13%	0.10%	-0.05%
EUR	0.00%		-0.07%	0.02%	0.00%	-0.01%	0.09%	-0.05%
GBP	0.11%	0.07%		0.11%	0.08%	0.08%	0.17%	0.02%
JPY	0.00%	-0.02%	-0.11%		-0.01%	-0.03%	0.07%	-0.09%
CAD	-0.01%	-0.01%	-0.08%	0.00%		-0.01%	0.09%	-0.06%
AUD	0.13%	0.01%	-0.08%	0.03%	0.01%		0.09%	-0.06%
NZD	-0.10%	-0.09%	-0.17%	-0.07%	-0.09%	-0.09%		-0.15%
CHF	0.05%	0.05%	-0.02%	0.09%	0.06%	0.06%	0.15%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the British Pound from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent GBP (base)/USD (quote).

GBP edges higher as traders price in two BoE rate hike odds

April 3, 2026

GBP/USD gains as markets price in the possibility of two BoE hikes in 2026 amid rising inflation fears.
The US Dollar may strengthen on safe-haven demand amid escalating Iran tensions following Trump’s recent threats.
Trump gave no clarity on reopening Hormuz, warning of intensified military action over the next two to three weeks.

GBP/USD inches higher after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3230 during the Asian hours on Friday. Trading activity may remain subdued due to the Good Friday holiday.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) receives some support as markets are pricing in two Bank of England rate hikes in 2026 amid rising energy prices and inflation concerns. However, BoE Governor Andrew Bailey recently warned that expectations may be overstated.

However, the upside of the GBP/USD pair could be limited as the US Dollar (USD) could gain ground amid rising safe-haven demand following the recent Iran threats from US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump offered no clarity on steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning of intensified military action over the next two to three weeks and issuing strong threats against Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that recent US strikes on civilian infrastructure would not force a retreat, describing them instead as evidence of an opponent in disarray and moral decline.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee expressed concern over rising oil prices, noting they could complicate efforts to curb inflation, particularly if gasoline costs surge and lift inflation expectations.

EUR/GBP Analysis – Euro stands tall above 0.8700 in risk-off markets

April 2, 2026

EUR/GBP maintains its near-term bullish trend intact, with 0.8700 support capping bears.
Upbeat Eurozone manufacturing data provided some support to the Euro on Wednesday.
The pair is likely to meet significant resistance at the 0.8740-0.8750 area.

EUR/GBP’s reversal from one-month highs at 0.8740 found buyers right above 0.08700 on Wednesday, and the pair has trimmed losses on Thursday, returning to the 0.8720 area at the time of writing.

The Euro (EUR) seems to be faring better than the British Pound (GBP) amid the risk-averse market mood, and keeps the bullish bias from mid-March lows intact. The positive Eurozone manufacturing data provided some support for the common currency on Wednesday, while UK factory activity failed to convince investors.

Technical Analysis: Resistance at the 0.8740-08750 area

The 4-hour chart shows EUR/GBP trading at 0.8724 amid a mildly bullish near-term bias. The Relative Strength Index stays above 60, indicating sustained upside momentum, although the bearish cross of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line suggests that upside pressure might be fading.

The pair is likely to require some extra impulse to extend its rally beyond the resistance area between 0.8740, where bulls were capped on March 3, 31, and April 1, and the 78.2% Fibonacci retracement of the early March reversal, at 0.8752. A confirmation above these levels would bring the year-to-date high, at the 0.8790 area, back to the focus.

To the downside, bears would need to breach Wednesday’s low, at 0.8704, and the March 31 low, at 0.8676, to negate the bullish view.

Euro Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies today. Euro was the strongest against the British Pound.

	USD	EUR	GBP	JPY	CAD	AUD	NZD	CHF
USD		0.51%	0.71%	0.49%	0.25%	0.64%	0.63%	0.63%
EUR	-0.51%		0.21%	-0.04%	-0.28%	0.15%	0.14%	0.09%
GBP	-0.71%	-0.21%		-0.23%	-0.48%	-0.05%	-0.05%	-0.12%
JPY	-0.49%	0.04%	0.23%		-0.24%	0.15%	0.14%	0.10%
CAD	-0.25%	0.28%	0.48%	0.24%		0.39%	0.38%	0.34%
AUD	-0.64%	-0.15%	0.05%	-0.15%	-0.39%		-0.01%	-0.08%
NZD	-0.63%	-0.14%	0.05%	-0.14%	-0.38%	0.01%		-0.05%
CHF	-0.63%	-0.09%	0.12%	-0.10%	-0.34%	0.08%	0.05%

41, with a break higher exposing 0.8800 and then 0.8863. On the downside, initial support comes in at 0.8705, followed by the 61.8% retracement at 0.8721 turning into a pivot area if broken, while the 38.2% retracement at 0.8680 aligns with prior price congestion as the next key floor. A deeper pullback would bring 0.8677 into view, where a failure to hold would signal that the current bullish phase is losing traction.

Sterling Slides as Trump’s Address Deepens Middle East Uncertainty

April 2, 2026

The British pound slipped toward $1.32, nearing its lowest point since late November, as investor caution resurfaced after President Donald Trump’s prime-time address provided no clear end in sight for the Middle East conflict. Trump affirmed that the US operation was nearly complete but vowed escalated actions, including possible strikes on electrical plants, over the next two to three weeks. The lack of new justifications for the war further weighed on market sentiment.

Ongoing uncertainty and inflationary pressures have prompted a reassessment of Bank of England policy expectations. Investors now anticipate two interest rate hikes in 2026, reversing four days of reduced bets that had left expectations below two hikes by yesterday’s close. Even so, this remains below last week’s peak, when markets briefly priced in as many as four increases. The shift comes despite Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s recent warning that markets were overestimating the likelihood of hikes.

GBP weakens as USD rallies after Trump’s address to the nation

April 2, 2026

GBP/USD attracts heavy selling as Trump’s comments dampen de-escalation hopes and boost USD.
Rallying Crude Oil prices revive inflation fears and bolster Fed rate hike bets, further lifting the USD.
Economic concerns stemming from the Iran war undermine the GBP and also weigh on spot prices.

The GBP/USD pair meets fresh supply during the Asian session on Thursday. It retreats further from the weekly high, which was around the 1.3345 area touched the previous day. Spot prices decline to the mid-1.3200s after US President Donald Trump’s comments. These comments stall a two-day recovery move from a four-month low set on Tuesday.

Addressing the nation, Trump reiterated the 2-3 week deadline. He also threatened to hit Iran’s energy infrastructure if no deal is reached. Trump added that negotiations with Iran are going well. However, Tehran quickly rejected the claim. Additionally, reports say the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pushing for military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This fuels worries about more tension in the Middle East.

The latest developments trigger a sharp rally in Crude Oil prices, reviving inflation fears and bolstering bets for a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Adding to this, a fresh wave of the global risk-aversion trade assists the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) to regain positive traction following a two-day corrective slide from the year-to-date. This, in turn, is seen as a key factor exerting downward pressure on the GBP/USD pair.

Meanwhile, the UK economy is highly vulnerable to energy price shocks linked to the Iran war. Furthermore, the Bank of England’s (BoE) hawkish signal about a potential interest rate hike as early as April amid inflation fears raises downside risks to the economy. This further undermines the British Pound (GBP) and backs the case for the resumption of the GBP/USD pair’s recent decline witnessed over the past two months or so.

US Dollar Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Australian Dollar.

	USD	EUR	GBP	JPY	CAD	AUD	NZD	CHF
USD		0.29%	0.37%	0.30%	0.13%	0.59%	0.52%	0.28%
EUR	-0.29%		0.08%	-0.02%	-0.18%	0.30%	0.24%	-0.02%
GBP	-0.37%	-0.08%		-0.06%	-0.24%	0.22%	0.16%	-0.10%
JPY	-0.30%	0.02%	0.06%		-0.16%	0.29%	0.22%	-0.02%
CAD	-0.13%	0.18%	0.24%	0.16%		0.44%	0.37%	0.13%
AUD	-0.59%	-0.30%	-0.22%	-0.29%	-0.44%		-0.06%	-0.34%
NZD	-0.52%	-0.24%	-0.16%	-0.22%	-0.37%	0.06%		-0.26%
CHF	-0.28%	0.02%	0.10%	0.02%	-0.13%	0.34%	0.26%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).

GBP edges higher as Middle East war de-escalates

April 1, 2026

The Pound Sterling ticks up against its major peers amid significant de-escalation in the Middle East war.
Both the US and Iran have expressed willingness to end the month-long war.
Investors await the US ADP Employment Change and the ISM Manufacturing PMI data for March.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades slightly higher against its major currency peers, rising 0.12% to near 1.3242, during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The British currency gains as demand for riskier assets has improved, following the announcement from Iran that is willing to end the war with the United States (US).

Pound Sterling Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of British Pound (GBP) against listed major currencies today. British Pound was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

	USD	EUR	GBP	JPY	CAD	AUD	NZD	CHF
USD		-0.11%	-0.06%	-0.05%	-0.08%	-0.14%	0.18%	-0.22%
EUR	0.11%		0.05%	0.07%	0.03%	-0.02%	0.30%	-0.11%
GBP	0.06%	-0.05%		0.04%	-0.01%	-0.06%	0.27%	-0.13%
JPY	0.05%	-0.07%	-0.04%		-0.02%	-0.05%	0.23%	-0.12%
CAD	0.08%	-0.03%	0.01%	0.02%		-0.04%	0.27%	-0.12%
AUD	0.14%	0.02%	0.06%	0.05%	0.04%		0.33%	-0.07%
NZD	-0.18%	-0.30%	-0.27%	-0.23%	-0.27%	-0.33%		-0.40%
CHF	0.22%	0.11%	0.13%	0.12%	0.12%	0.07%	0.40%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the British Pound from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent GBP (base)/USD (quote).

According to the Iranian state news agency, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told European Union (EU) Council President António Costa on Tuesday that his country is ready to end the war with the US, but it needs certain guarantees.

“We possess the necessary will to end this conflict, provided that essential conditions are met, especially the guarantees required to prevent repetition of the aggression,” Iranian President Pezeshkian said, according to Euronews.

Iran’s readiness for peace after United States (US) President Donald Trump’s truce call has diminished fears of further damage to energy infrastructure in the gulf region; however, there seems to be no significant decline in the oil price as energy supply constraints will sustain until the restoration of the infrastructure.

Meanwhile, fresh hopes of Middle East war de-escalation has diminished the safe-haven demand of the US Dollar, while its downside is expected to remain limited, as higher oil prices would keep discouraging Federal Reserve (Fed) officials from easing monetary conditions.

In Wednesday’s session, investors will focus on the US ADP Employment Change and the ISM Manufacturing PMI data for March.