GBP/JPY holds positive ground above 182.50 ahead of UK GDP

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• GBP/JPY gains momentum above the mid-182.00s on Friday ahead of the UK key event.
• Japan’s Tokyo CPI eased to 2.8%% vs. 2.9%; excluding Fresh Food, Energy came in at 3.8% vs. 4.0% prior.
• Traders await the UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for Q2.

The GBP/JPY cross holds positive ground for three straight days during the Asian session on Friday. Meanwhile, the cross currently trades near 182.57, gaining 0.22% on the day.