Sterling Slips as Markets Await US Data
The British pound retreated slightly from recent highs against the dollar and euro on Wednesday. Without major domestic data, traders focused on upcoming US inflation releases and the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium.
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The pound fell 0.2% to $1.3625 against the dollar on Wednesday morning, retreating from a six-month high of $1.3675 hit the previous week. Sterling also softened against the euro to 85.61 pence during the morning session. The currency's movement was driven by broad risk sentiment as traders shifted focus to upcoming U.S. economic data.
