GBP gains, USD on back foot amid hopes Brexit deal imminent nL1N2J4096

Large long lower shadow on Mon's candle line props up EUR/USD

Positive alignment of the tenkan and kijun lines highlight the bullish bias

Setbacks on Tuesday and Wednesday have failed to drop under Mon's 1.2130 low

Thursday has seen a tight EUR/USD 1.2185-1.2216 EBS range so far

Euro demand could grow in the New Year nL1N2IV0X9

Recent EUR/USD longs offload great news for bulls nL1N2J10GZ