ECB’s Trichet says he believes US authorities when they say a strong USD is in US interests.

He also believes it is clear a number of currencies should appreciate versus the dollar and euro, notably the emerging world.

Asked whether rebalancing the global economy implied a weaker dollar and a stronger euro Trichet told Reuters TV “It does not at all imply a change in the bilateral position of the dollar and the euro, not at all.” Mon Dieu!!! Zut alors!!! You’re having a giraffe!!!

EUR/USD very steady around 1.4620.