Currently 0.7489 in general euro retreat as DAX firms further. Offers back in at 0.7500 after earlier 0.7510 highs.

UK production data at 09.30 GMT may offer a few more clues.

Offers: 0.7500 0.7525 0.7550-55 0.7575 0.7600

Bids: 0.7475-80 0.7450-55 0.7420 0.7400 0.7380-85 0.7365 0.7350