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ForexUpdated×6•Originally published 13 April 2026•Updated 14 April 2026•

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Pound Rises Above 1.3500 Level as Focus Shifts Toward Bank of England Policy

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Key Facts

1The GBP/USD exchange rate rallied sharply last week as markets reacted to the US-Iran ceasefire.

2A broad improvement in risk sentiment supported higher-yielding currencies against the safe-haven US Dollar.

about 2 months ago

Version History

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Version 6about 2 months ago

What changed: The GBP/USD pair recovered from its retreat, breaking above the 1.3500 psychological level as geopolitical risks are increasingly viewed as priced in, shifting investor focus toward the Bank of England.

Version 5about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect the shift from a total collapse of talks to a fragile and rough start to a ceasefire, which is limiting market optimism.

Version 4about 2 months ago

What changed: Market sentiment completely reversed from risk-on to risk-off following the collapse of peace talks, pushing the Pound back below the 1.3500 level as the USD regained its safe-haven status.

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the GBP/USD exchange rate following its break above the 1.3500 level and the achievement of a new six-week high.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Specified the ceasefire parties as the US and Iran and highlighted the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as a primary beneficiary, including updated rates for GBP/NZD and EUR/NZD.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the GBP/USD exchange rate and added performance data for the Australian Dollar (AUD) and GBP/AUD volatility.

The GBP/USD pair climbed to reach the 1.3506 level on Tuesday, recovering from its previous retreat as market sentiment improved. Sterling has now moved comfortably beyond last week's one-month high of 1.3480, signaling a breakout from recent resistance. This upward movement comes as market focus shifts from geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran toward the Bank of England's BoE monetary policy outlook. Investors appear to have priced in the initial geopolitical risks, allowing the pair to reclaim the 1.3500 psychological threshold. Market participants are now prioritizing interest rate expectations and domestic economic data over safe-haven flows. This shift in narrative has provided the necessary support for the Pound to outperform the greenback in recent sessions.