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ForexUpdated•Originally published 20 April 2026•Updated 21 April 2026•

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Geopolitical Tensions Drive Major Currencies to Break Key Technical Resistance

The letters AUDCAD, with AUD made of gold and CAD of rock and oil, against a backdrop of mines, oil rigs, and a world map.

Key Facts

1Gold remains under pressure as Middle East tensions return following a US breach of a ceasefire agreement.

2The Euro broke above triangle formation resistance to reach an initial target of 1.8000.

about 1 month ago

Version History

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to confirm GBP/USD hit its first target and added new technical support and resistance levels for EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and Gold.

Financial markets continue to react to escalating geopolitical tensions, with GBP/USD reaching its initial target of 1.3580 and analysts now identifying further resistance at 1.3710-35. In the currency space, EUR/USD is establishing intraday supports at 1.1720 and 1.1600 to sustain its current upward momentum. Meanwhile, USD/JPY is testing a critical support zone between 157.25-65, with potential upside targets identified at 160.20 and 161.95. Gold maintains its potential for an advance wave as long as it remains above the 4695 support level, though a breach below this could lead to a drop toward 4633. These technical developments reflect a precise market response to geopolitical risks as investors monitor safe-haven flows and major forex pairs.