• although tensions in global financial markets eased in H1
  • sovereign debt crisis subsided further in H1
  • SSM, SRM helped easing market tensions
  • unconventional policy contributed to improvement

Speaking at news conference in Vienna. BBG reporting

Not a price changer EURUSD 1.3580

Add:

  • June 5 measures by ECB showing impact
  • ECB package has eased pressure on euro

I guess he means the upward pressure!