• GBP/JPY plunged and rallied on Monday to keep bids pinned into familiar levels.
• Plenty of UK and Japan data on offering this week.
• The pair remains trapped in rough consolidation levels for the time being.

The GBP/JPY saw an early dip below the 188.00 handle before markets recovered back into familiar levels on Monday, and the Guppy pair continues to trade into familiar consolidation levels heading into a heavy week full of UK and Japanese figures on the economic calendar’s data docket.

This week brings UK labor figures on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday’s UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. Thursday follows up with Japanese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures early in the day, after which the UK brings its own GDP growth print. Friday will round out the week with UK Retail Sales