GBP$ firm into NY close +0.6% at 1.2865, Friday range 1.2888-1.2767

Pair bounced off o/n Asia low 1.2767, gained momentum after US data

US core PCE and UMich hint inflation may ebb further, Fed hike cycle ending

U.S. yields lower across the curve as traders digest data ahead of Sep FOMC

Sterling regains some rates mojo as BoE looms nL1N39E1I6

BoE on Aug 3 in focus after Fed, ECB dovish 25bp hikes

Supt at 1.2854's 10-HMA, 1.2767 Friday low, 1.2725 10-Week MA

Res 1.2888 Friday high, 1.2909 10-DMA, 1.2995 Jul 27 high

EUR/GBP ending NY -0.15% at 0.8566, Fri range 0.8588-50; higher BoE rate path supports GBP gains