Good Morning ,

Here’s a quick look at today’s economic news and market activity:

• There was a positive tone to investor sentiment yesterday …
• Oil prices briefly dipped below $100bbl before rebounding late on …
• Bond yields fell and the spread between German and French yields narrowed …
• At the same time, safe haven currencies were under some pressure …
• Elsewhere, there was a firmer tone to sterling …
• This sees EUR/GBP open nearer to the halfway mark of the 84-85p band ...
• GBP/USD is at the midpoint of $1.32-1.33 …
• EUR/USD is changing hands in the lower half of $1.12-1.13 ...
• The Fed FOMC meeting minutes for September are due later today …

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.