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EUR/USD keeps highs around 1.2930/40

EUR/USD SpotThe bloc currency remains in session highs in the boundaries of 1.2940 on Wednesday, as market participants are shifting their focus on the FOMC minutes and Bernanke’s testimony.

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UK in focus ahead of BoE minutes and retail sales

Attention is going to be back on the UK on Wednesday, with minutes from the Bank of England meeting earlier this month and retail sales data for April both due to be released.

The BoJ holds firm

The Bank of Japan elected not to adjust its current easing plans. Instead, the bank retained its commitment to its plan announced in April to increase the supply of money in the economy by 60−70 trillion a year.

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