Currency snapshot

Greetings to one and all. I will be covering the European session today while Justin takes a well deserved rest, so I hope that we will have a pleasant flight. However, I think we already know that we will have Brexit rumours, reports and whispers throughout the session and into the weekend.

Speaking of rumours, the market is still gently optimistic after the report that the US is considering lifting the China tariffs. The move was later denied, but as Eamonn put so aptly, there is no smoke without fire. Check out his comments in his helpful market wrap.

Anyway, entering the fray here is how the currencies are looking. JPY being sold on the gentle risk on tones. We will have to see how Europe responds, but the Nikkei is currently up +1.33% at 20673