Sharp spike there up to 1.3193 on comments from Chinese PM Wen:

  • China considering greater involvement in EFSF and ESM stabilization funds
  • “Urgent” to solve European debt crisis
  • Supports Europe’s efforts to stabilize the Euro
  • China continuing to research on how to participate in EFSF and ESM
  • Europe must rely on itself to reduce debt load and introduce structural reforms
  • Iran problem is complex and sensitive
  • Sanctions won’t solve Iran nuclear issue, supports further discussion between Iran and international organizations
  • Does NOT support Middle Eastern nations developing nuclear weapons, supports dialogue

The Chinese premier was speaking alongside Germany’s Merkel in Beijing