German chancellor Angela Merkel with some comments - via Reuters

  • We will negotiate quickly
  • Optimistic that at the start of coalition talks (which begin today)
  • Thinks negotiations can go through in a reasonable timeframe

Well, she may sound optimistic now, but let's see if she will still be as positive once talks actually begin again.

EUR/USD now at 1.2483, just off highs of 1.2494. EUR/GBP still thereabouts at 0.8752. EUR/JPY higher on the day above 136.00 now.