Yen Hits 2-Week High vs Greenback, Pound Slides Overnight on BOE Minutes

UK - Claimant Count Rises Less than Expected The number of workers filing claims for jobless benefits rose by 39.3K to 1.54 million in May. That was the smallest increase since July of last year, and beat expectations that called for a 62K increase. The data could give an indication that the recession may be easing or at least has passed through its worst phase. GBP/USD - Pound Retests Support Level at 1.6220 The second important release from the UK was the BOE meeting minutes that showed a