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Eur/Usd: Asia open $1.1646, range......>

EURO SUMMARY
MNI (London)
EURO SUMMARY: Eur/Usd: Asia open $1.1646, range $1.1626-55
* Eur/Usd opened Asia toward the middle of yesterday's $1.1625-61 range, where
consolidation was theme in Europe and US markets.
* Reports 'excellent progress' made on the US tax bill encouraged a rise in US
rate yields, Eur eased from $1.1655 to $1.1626.
* Rate began to recover into Europe with fresh demand via Eur/Jpy, edged rate to
an eventual extended high of $1.1657.
* As Usd/Jpy pushed above Y114.00 it gave the Usd a general boost and pressed
Eur/Usd back to $1.1632.  
* Release of stronger than forecast UK Mfg PMI weighed on Eur/Gbp which added
further weight on Eur/Usd. 
* Into the afternoon and market awaits US ADP and ISM data ahead of FOMC(no
change expected, Dec meet in focus).
* US Trump Fed Chair expected Thursday. US NFP Friday.   
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-586-2231 | john.webb@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-586-2231 | john.webb@marketnews.com

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