The U.K. GDP data for the first quarter, industrial production, trade data and construction output for March are due at 4:30 am ET Friday.

Ahead of these data, the pound traded mixed against its major rivals. While the pound held steady against the yen, it slipped against the rest of major opponents.

The pound was worth 142.74 against the yen, 1.3193 against the franc, 0.8630 against the euro and 1.3008 against the greenback as of 4:25 am ET.

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