Bits and pieces

Here are a few bits and pieces from Jamie, who is still having access problems

Asian regional central banks continue to buy dips in EUR/USD

Stops triggered earlier at 1.4190. Dollar bears spooked by Reuters story saying Asian central banks would buy US treasuries even if US rating downgraded.

Pimco says dollar holders should diversify.

Solid USD/JPY offers at 96.40/50.

BIS contiuing to sell sttrength in EUR/USD. Offers 1.4330/40. Barrier seen at 1.4350.

SNB rumoured defending 1.0600 level in USD/CHF.

South Asian central bank selling AUD on strength.

Latvian bond auction fails; raises fears European banks with emerging-European exposures will take big losses.