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EURO-STERLING: Continues to be held by the Gbp0.9000 attractive influence, the

rate having eased from Friday's highs around Gbp0.9060, currently meeting demand

placed into Gbp0.9000 which appears to be keeping it buoyed. Traders aware that

month-end could draw some demand for the cross. Brexit remains a key driver in

sterling direction.

- UK Trade minister Fox told the Times "Brexit is on a knife edge and the

chances of Britain leaving the European Union are "50-50" if MPs reject Theresa

May's deal." EU's Juncker told the UK to "get your act together" over Brexit.

The Observer reported that "senior Tory and Labour MPs are planning to force the

government to delay Brexit by several months to avoid a no-deal outcome if

Theresa May fails to get her deal through parliament in January."

- 10-dma today comes through at Gbp0.9000, with topside of the key 1.0% 10-dma

envelope at Gbp0.9090, the base at Gbp0.8910.