• -0.05% after closing down 1.15% on easing UK inflation and USD strength

• 10yr gilt yield -4bp 3.487%, 10yr bund +2bp 2.467% and 10yr UST +4bp 3.802%

• DUP leader says speculation on N. Ireland protocol deal is premature

• A compromise on the protocol would be a much needed boost for the UK economy

• Charts; 5, 10 & 21 day moving averages, 21 day Bollinger bands slide

• Momentum studies edge lower - daily signals have turned to a negative bias

• Close above tested 1.2225 21 day moving average would end downside bias

• 1.2120 NY low then this week's 1.2031 base are initial supports

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