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FOREX: The subdued character of today's Asia-Pacific session was reflected in

range-bound price action across the G10 FX space. The focus was on familiar

themes: U.S.-China relations, as well as Brexit & potential for a UK snap

election after Labour Leader Corbyn refused to back PM Johnson's push for an

early poll in December until a no-deal scenario is taken off the table.

- NZD landed at the bottom of the G10 basket ahead of a local holiday on Monday.

In Asian FX, KRW pared losses registered after the country's FinMin Hong said it

will drop its privileged "developing country" status.

- U.S. TR Lighthizer, U.S. Tsy Sec Mnuchin and Chinese VP Liu will speak about

trade matters by phone today. Meanwhile, EU diplomats have their get-together in

Brussels to discuss the UK's request for a Brexit delay.

- Data-wise, German Ifo survey and Gfk consumer confidence, U.S. U. of Mich.

Sentiment and Swedish retail sales take focus from here. The list of central

bank speakers includes Riksbank's Ohlsson and Floden, Norges Bank's Olsen and

ECB's Villeroy. The ECB will publish its survey of professional forecasters.