**GBP/USD Holds Ground at 1.3540: Pound Resists Slipping Amid Global Uncertainty**
GBP/USD remains steady above 1.3540 as the pound resists downward pressure amid mixed UK data and cautious Fed policy outlooks. Technicals show a consolidation phase—watch for a breakout above 1.3660 or a slip below 1.3540 to signal the next directional move.