Denials from the finance ministry over reports in the Katherimini newspaper

The article said that if there was no deal by month-end then the govt would look to issue a second currency to pay state pensions and wages

"The report is totally baseless. Such reports are directed against the country and considered dangerous at a time when negotiation with creditors partners are at a crucial point"

Meanwhile euro still perky and EURUSD survived that test of 1.1000. Offers around 1.1030 holding for the moment