The Sterling (GBP) was under heavy pressure on risk aversion and weak May Jobs data. UK May Claimant Count at +19.6k vs. 7k expected. EUR/GBP broke lower and this did provide support for Cable which found a base under 1.6200. Overall the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6168 and a high of 1.6379 before closing the day at 1.6190 in the New York session. Looking ahead, May Retail Sales forecast at -0.6% vs. 1.1% previously.
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