Greetings one and all

First Ashes Test nicely poised as are the chances of a Greek deal

It may be Friday but the real action is only just beginning as we head into the crucial week-end ahead. It may even be a dead duck by close of business tonight but the will to agree somehow does seem to be there .From the leaders if not the parliaments

Data wise it's a thin day but we have UK trade balance and Canadian jobs as the highlights with Yellen speaking later too

As always wish you a good session and great week-end ahead

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