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The major USD crosses stuck to ~20 pip........>

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FOREX: The major USD crosses stuck to ~20 pip ranges overnight.
- Fed's George (non-voter/hawk) noted that further gradual rate hikes are
needed, although she is unsure how far & how fast the Fed should go.
- JPY crosses edged higher early on, with sources noting a German buyer as
USD/JPY moved > 113.00, although follow-through was lacking, with selling
pressure around the Tokyo fix. USD/JPY trades back at Y113.00 last.
- GBP fell sharply on Tuesday, with cable printing a low of $1.3070 in the build
up to the the Commons vote, as markets speculated that the UK gov't would lose &
be forced to pursue Customs Union membership in a 'no deal' Brexit scenario.
However, PM May avoided defeat (aided by threats of a fresh election), helping
GBP edge off lows, cable last $1.3105.
- AUD/NZD continues to track the differential between AU & NZ 2-Year swaps, with
the pair holding a touch lower on the back of yesterday's 7-Year high in the
RBNZ Sectoral CPI Model.
- UK inflation, Fed Chair Powell's 2nd testimony in as many days & final
Eurozone CPI draw attention on Wednesday.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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