Surprisingly strong consumer confidence numbers are supporting the AUD/USD and flows are affecting USD/JPY as the weakness in the USD from overnight shows signs of continuing. There is talk of some decent selling interest in the EUR/USD at 1.4100 but trailing stops are also said to be increasing above 1.4120.
USD still weak as JPY and AUD lead the way
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