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GBP/USD extends gains to trade above 1.4850

FXStreet (Mumbai) - The USD is being offered in the European session, which pushed the GBP/USD pair above 1.4850 levels.

Trades above 23.6% Fib level

The pair rose above 1.4849, which is the 23.6% Fib retracement of 1.5550-1.4633, after having bounced from the support at 1.4819 (61.8% Fib of 1.4633-1.5122). At the moment, the pair is trading at its 10-DMA located at 1.4860.

The UK construction PMI for March due for release at 8.30 GMT could influence the GBP/USD pair. Election uncertainty in the UK is also likely to play its part.

GBP/USD Technical Levels

The immediate resistance is seen at 1.4878, above which gains could be extended to 1.4935. On the flip side, a break below 1.4819 could drive the pair lower to 1.4749.

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