-The Tuesday session was light on both........>

FOREX: -The Tuesday session was light on both macroeconomic data and central

bank speakers, leaving markets to reflect on, and consolidate, recent moves. The

USD generally rose alongside both equities and the US 10y yield, quashing

expectations of a renewed leg lower in the DXY following yesterday's close below

the 100-dma. The only currency to outperform the greenback was the JPY, but

ranges were particularly tight, leaving the broader picture unchanged.

-GBP generally underperformed, with GBP/USD bears eyeing the $1.27 handle and

flash crash lows of $1.2441 as UK lawmakers prepare further for the 'meaningful

vote' on Brexit due to take place in one week's time.

-Initial CAD strength evaporated in the US session but the currency remains the

strongest performer of 2019 so far having touched C$1.3269 in early European

trade.

-Focus turns to the FOMC minutes, Bank of Canada rate decision and various Fed

speeches, alongside German trade balance and French consumer confidence.