GBP/USD firm into NY close, +0.49% at 1.2915; NorAm range 1.2918-1.2883

Pair boosted after upbeat UK retail sales; Sept cut odds reduced

Sterling regains 1.29 after UK retail sales growth dents BoE cut odds

High-for-longer BoE shift likely sees recent spec sellers reload longs

Res 1.2919 upper 30-Hr Bolli, 1.2951 high Jul 19; 1.3021 upper 30-d Bolli

Supt 1.2853 the 30-DMA, 1.2803 daily cloud top, 1.2727 daily low Aug 9

Risk firm amid recent upbeat economic data, marts focus on Click here Aug 22-24