Dear Reader,

Today's economic news and market action:

• Generally subdued market action yesterday
• Quiet data calendar and US market holiday were contributing factors
• Currency-wise, the dollar is slighlty firmer over the past 24 hours
• EUR/USD has edged back within the lower half of $1.08-1.09
• Elsewhere, EUR/GBP opens above the midpoint of 88-89p
• Busier macro diary today, includes UK labour market updates and German ZEW

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