EUR/USD is on a roll, as are risk assets in general. Stops above 1.2735 have been triggered and more above 1.2750 have just fallen. 1.2775/80 is next resistance for EUR/USD. EUR/USD trades now at 1.2753, from 1.2763 a short while ago.

AUD/USD has firmed to trend highs at 0.9192. 0.9200 barriers are expected to be protected.

The Swiss franc is slumping sharply after posting a new record high earlier today, helping brighten the mood across the board. Looks like the market is taking the Anglo Irish news in stride.