Positive USD sentiment Wednesday........>

EURO-DOLLAR: Positive USD sentiment Wednesday gained a boost following the

release of FOMC Minutes, though was seen only confirming recent hawkish Fed

comment. EUR/USD had eased to an initial low of $1.1521 in early NY, reversed

away from a recovery high of $1.1547  before it pressed to a late NY low of

$1.1496 post FOMC. Rate traded a tight range in Asia, clung around $1.1500 and

touched an extended low of $1.1594. Early Europe has extended it to $1.1491

though with no apparent intent. Rate currently trades around $1.1496. Support

seen into $1.1480, a break below to expose $1.1455/50. Resistance $1.1505,

$1.1520 ahead of $1.1550. Italy Budget has been presented to the EU, the body

has until Oct22 to reject, until Oct29 to present revision ideas. A light EZ

data calendar Thursday. Focus on US Weekly Jobless Claims. ECB Nowotny, Fed

Bullard & Quarles all due to speak.