According to Tsipras"the key for an honourable compromise (with the EU/IMF creditors) is to recognise that the previous policy of extreme austerity has failed, not only in Greece, but in the whole of Europe.'' He also believes that ''the issue will be solved at a political level by the end of the week in the run up to the EU summit, or, if necessary, at the EU summit (itself).''
After huge decline last week, euro is currently in the rebound, being traded few points above 1.0530 level. Later today, in the US session, Empire State Manufacturing Index and Industrial Production figures are scheduled for a release.