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FOREX: Comments carried by one newswire that British & German gov'ts have

abandoned key Brexit demands, potentially easing the path for Britain to strike

a deal with the EU, saw cable spike to $1.2983 on Weds, pressuring EUR/GBP to

GBP0.8956. Later German Gov't spokesman comments noting that its position on

Brexit remains unch. dropped cable to $1.2873, before the rate reclaimed

$1.2900. Cable drove EUR/USD up to $1.1640 where it hit resistance, with profit

taking squeezing back toward $1.1600, before a late uptick to $1.1630.

- AUD/USD was pressured by the positive USD tone early, perhaps also hindered by

the AU savings rate falling to a near 11 year low, with questions re: growth

sustainability emerging after the strong AU GDP reading. The rate registered a

fresh cycle low ($0.7145), but recovered as the USD weakened.

- USD/CAD stuck to a tight range post-BOC as the Bank left rates unch. as exp.,

but signalled a greater confidence in the need for higher interest rates ahead.

- The Riksbank MonPol decision, Fed's Williams, BOJ's Kataoka, ECB's

Lautenschlaeger & BOC's Wilkins headline on Thursday, with eyes on the upcoming

imposition of addition U.S. tariffs on China.