EUR/USD extends rally, presently at 1.3350.

  • Good chance that US will solve fiscal problems, good news for indicator
  • This should be turning point regarding the crisis, there should be slow upward move in German economic growth
  • Probability has increased that worst is over
  • Progress in solving fiscal problems in southern euro zone should be the main reason for increase this month
  • Jump in sentiment is very positive surprise, but also reflects normalisation
  • Majority of respondents still believe that economy will not change, only minority see improvement
  • If some banks give back LTRO money, this could be sign that crisis is not worsening