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FOREX: USD mixed on the session, headlines dominate price action
- The dollar sits mixed on the session, FX majors continue in narrow range trade
with headlines dominating price action.
- Broad USD demand in early Europe briefly pressure GBP back under $1.30, before
EU Juncker remarks welcoming PM May's Brexit proposal, pared losses. GBPUSD
squeezed to $1.3038, second wave demand extended to $1.3048, before fading.
- The GBP inspired rally supported EURUSD to $1.1605, but was quick to retrace
gains following Bloomberg headlines that said the ECB is to slightly lower its
projections for economic growth, citing officials. 
- Early USD demand further pressured the antipodeans, before recovering. AUDUSD
touched $0.7094, NZD encountered option-related support ahead of $0.6500, last
$0.7119/0.6521 respectively.
- USDJPY holds a narrow Y111.44-65 range, targeting a move above the Y111.75/85
double-top resistance area for the next leg higher.
- NOK/CAD garner support from firmer oil prices due to the hurricane season
effect, with the latter also benefiting from positive NAFTA rhetoric. 

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