GBP$ soft into NY close, ending NY flat at 1.2715; NorAm range 1.2818-1.2707

Post-CPI, claims rise to 1.2818 quickly dialed back, traders await more data

Focus shifts to UK inflation data Aug 16, for hints at BoE policy path

UK Sonia futures higher, as lean on softer UK inflation, lwr BoE rate path

Sterling remains firm after data hints at less-hawkish Fed path nL1N39R1P0

Bulls turn tail ahead of minor Fib at 1.2880; Thurs inverted hammer bearish

Support tested at 55-DMA by 1.2728, close below puts Wed low 1.2685 in view

More firm support at daily cloud top 1.2679, Aug 3 trend low 1.2620