Pound Sterling defended its recent gains after UK inflation hit the target in June and left markets none the wiser as to whether the Bank of England would proceed with an interest rate cut in August.

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Pound Sterling rose after the UK's GDP rose more than expected in May, lessening the odds of an interest rate cut on August 1.