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• GBP/USD down 0.1% in Asia as U.S. reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war
• Trump reportedly unhappy with proposal, conflict stalemate likely to extend
• WTI crude rallies 1%, Asian stock markets sag on risk aversion
• BoE rate decision Thu, to hold rates through 2026 despite inflation threat
• UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson
• UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says
• Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows
• Support 1.3500, 1.3450-60, resistance 1.3570-75, 1.3600
• Monday range 1.3500-1.35755, Asia range 1.3526-1.3539
UK manufacturers report record surge in price expectations:
(Krishna Kumar is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own.)