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• GBP/USD unchanged in Asia after trading in a 1.3274-1.33385 range on Wed
• Dropped to 1.3306 from 1.3329 New York close before rallying to 1.3335
• Supported by decline in US yields; 10 and 30-yr yields drop 5 bps in Asia
• Buoyed by Fed's patient stance on rates as it awaits further inflation data
• UK budget seen as fiscally credible but largely taken in stride
• US GDP, PCE data Thu in focus; US midterms, BoE rate decision next week key
• Consolidation in 1.3275-1.3400 range likely as risk events loom
• Support 1.3305, stronger at 1.3275-85, resistance 1.3350, 1.3390-1.3400
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(Krishna Kumar is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own.)