The White House Daily briefing and an appearance before the cameras by Hilliary Clinton at the State Department are dueling for news supremacy as North Korea dominates both proceedings. Clinton says the US will live up to its treaty obligations to protect US allies South Korea and Japan while the White House says North Korea is seeking attention with its continued threats and provocations.
EUR/USD is easing within its very choppy intraday range, now at 1.3980. 1.3855/70 is a key support area near-term; expect profit-taking to accelerate if that level is broken.
