Slightly improved tone in EUR/USD & GBP/USD: 1.2723 and 1.5880 respectively.

NZD recovering some of losses from earlier 0.8167.

Equities a little better bid too:

  • Nikkei 8671.08
  • Hang Seng 21,309.9
  • ASX/S&P200 4,389.90
  • Dec12 Emini S&P500 1375