Investing.com - Sterling was off Brexit concern lows as U.K. construction activity unexpectedly rose.
The pound was off 0.22% at $1.2912 at 05:45 ET after an intraday low of $1.2885.
The construction PMI rose to 53.1 in April from 52.2 in March. It was expected to fall to 52.0.
Sterling was under pressure as the Financial Times estimated the EU Brexit bill would be raised to €100 bn.
The dollar index was up 0.18% at 98.96.
Polls show the ruling Conservatives gaining ground in U.K. local elections due Thursday