Sure does, along with most of the rest of the euro zone.
Meanwhile Italy’s Welfare Minister says:
- Expects to announce incisive but fair changes in pensions reform (yes I’m sure everyone will think they’re very fair)
- Govt will carry out existing austerity measures and strengthen them (good show)
EUR/USD has slipped back to 1.3475 from session high 1.3505.
No doubt dragged back by the magnetic effect of the 1.3500 option expiry