*Oct6 Euro-dollar open $1.1711,........>

EURO SUMMARY: *Oct6 Euro-dollar open $1.1711, range $1.1686 to $1.1716

*The single currency opened in Asia toward the lower side of the $1.1699 to

$1.1779 range witnessed yesterday, where broad-based US dollar strength and

dovish undertones from ECB's September minutes placed the Euro on the defensive.

*After trading sideways in a $1.1699 to $1.1716 range for the majority of the

session, demand around $1.1700 eventually gave way to see the Euro post a fresh

low at $1.1686. US dollar strength was again the theme, with the greenback

making solid gains against Aussie and the Pound

*Recoveries were held to $1.1700 and as the European markets begin to open the

Euro trades at $1.1698.

*Support is seen at $1.1679 (23.6% $1.0341-$1.2092), while Asia's high of

$1.1716 is initial resistance

*German Factory Orders for August provides the initial event risk, with US NFP's

the main focus.