GBP/JPY Loses Steam Amidst Weak UK Data: Bearish Trend Persists

The GBP/JPY  pared most of its gains on weak Pound sterling. It hits 189.92 at the time of writing  and is currently trading around 190.07.  Intraday trend is bearish as long as resistance 196 holds.

UK Construction Struggles Despite Slight Improvement

In March 2025, the S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI increased from 44.6 in February to 46.4, showing a less severe construction contraction, but still below the level for growth at 50.0. Residential building, civil engineering, and commercial construction were all marginally improving, but the sector is still plagued by high input costs and economic uncertainty, leading to redundancies. Although the PMI reading just edged ahead of the forecasted rate of 46.3 and indicated a modest stabilization, overall sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing economic pressures as well as client risk aversion.

Technicals Favor Further Downside

The GBP/JPY pair is trading below  34 and 55 EMA (Short-term) and 200 EMA (long term on the 4-hour chart, confirms a bearish trend.  Immediate resistance is at 190.30 ,a breach above this level targets of 190.57/191/191.75/192.30/193. Downside support is at 189.80 with additional levels a188.75/188/187.25/186/185.

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CCI (50)- Bearish

Directional movement index - bearish

Trading Strategy: Sell on Rallies

 It Is good  to sell  on rallies around 19with SL around 196 for a TP of 190.