Andy Burnham

GBP/USD remains trapped inside a descending channel after a sharp bearish rejection near key resistance. Traders are watching whether a move back toward 1.3418 produces another short-side signal before 5pm London time.

The U.S. dollar started the week on firmer footing as higher Treasury yields reinforced expectations that inflation risks could keep policy conditions tight. EUR/USD and GBP/USD moved lower, while USD/CAD rebounded after softer Canadian inflation data and USD/JPY gained with yield support.

GBP/USD has climbed to 1.3535, its strongest level since May 12, as dollar weakness follows softer US inflation figures. Traders are watching UK political developments, mixed domestic data and upcoming US retail sales for the next directional signal.

GBP/USD climbed to 1.3535, its highest level since May 12, as softer US inflation data weighed on the dollar and supported sterling demand. Traders are watching UK political developments, mixed domestic growth figures and upcoming US retail sales and pending home sales data for the next directional cue.