German chancellor Merkel just out across the wires 16 March

  • US tariffs go against WTO principles

On Russia and the current nerve gas controversy:

  • EU Council will discuss Russia
  • first about clarifying, not yet about a boycott of football World Cup

Maybe Prince's Harry and Wills can still get in on some EU freebies then, and a couple of disguises ofc!

Meanwhile EURUSD heads back into the option interest at 1.2300 amid general USD demand that sees USDJPY up to 105.78. Offers/res around 105.85 still with larger into 106.00

Will Angie be heading to this World Cup in Russia?