Euro updated 7-month high against the dollar after the auction on state debt in Spain and Greece. This morning, the Government of Spain and Greece held auctions for government debt. Madrid sold in 3 months. securities at € 1.58 billion, the yield was 1.195% (vs. prev. 1.254%) and 6-months securities - at € 1.95 billion, with a yield of 1.609% (1.669% prev). Yield Greek 3 months Bills sold in the amount of € 1.3 billion, also improved to 4.11% (last 4.2%). Both governments have managed to raise funds over the planned amount.

Meanwhile, in Italy's center-right government has called for tax cuts, measures to stimulate the economy, privatization and the sale of assets and stop the implementation of austerity measures.

The pound rose against the data recorded constant level of annual inflation. Last month, inflation in the UK remains at the highest level since May, as the rise in the cost of electricity provided the consumer price inflation above the target mark of the Bank of England. As shown by the Office for National Statistics, released today in London, the CPI index rose by 2.7% year on year, which was in line with the consensus forecast of economists. Similar dynamics are largely inspired by the higher cost of food and utilities. Compared with last month, prices rose 0.2%.

EUR / USD: during the European session, the pair rose to a maximum of $ 1.3190

GBP / USD: during the European session, the pair rose to a maximum of $ 1.6225

USD / JPY: during the European session the pair fell to Y83.81, then recovered slightly and is now trading at Y83.87