The dollar is broadly firmer this afternoon with credit markets thawing slightly and equity markets underpinned by developments in Washington. The biggest loser versus the dollar has been cable which has fallen below 1.84oo after running into very heavy selling at the 1,8600 level during the New York morning. Hopes that the UK will ease rates to ward off what looks like a deep recession to come are part of the story. 1.8350 and 1.8250 are the support levels to watch below the market.