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FOREX: We are heading towards the end of a particularly quiet Asia session, with

activity limited by public holidays in China, Japan and South Korea. The

Antipodeans looked past local data releases and firmed up a tad, ahead of a

monetary policy decision from the RBA. USD retained a softer tone as U.S. equity

index futures inched higher, taking their cue from a late doors recovery in cash

equivalents. Continued strengthening of oil prices pushed NOK higher.

- USD/Asia crosses generally traded on a softer footing amid firmer risk

sentiment. USD/CNH slid through yesterday's worst levels and consolidated within

the CNH7.1150-7.1200 corridor.

- U.S. and Canadian trade data, as well as services/composite PMIs out of the

U.S. and UK are due today. Elsewhere, German Constitutional Court will announce

its ruling on the ECB's QE programme. Fed's Evans, Bostic & Bullard will speak.