Euro got a quick 60-pip boost today following the release of CPI data from the United States. Additionally, there are talks that the ESM fund might allow for 700 billion euros instead of 500 billion euros. The move would help calm markets, and that is also providing support for the euro today.

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The New Zealand dollar gained for the second day today as global stocks rallied and optimism about the economy of the United States spurred risk appetite among investors.(...)
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Canadian dollar is heading higher against the US dollar today, gaining as oil prices rise, and as optimism helps high beta currencies. Loonie is getting a boost from general risk appetite today, as well as being helped along by higher oil prices. Even a drop in Canadian manufacturing hasn’t been able to keep the loonie down.

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The Norwegian krone fell today after central bank’s Governor Oeystein Olsen said that investors will shun riskier currencies, but the krone rebounded and currently trades above the opening rate.(...)
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