Comments from IMF head Lagarde:

  • Preferable greece move toward reforms before Europeans provide debt relief
  • Unclear where Greek negotiations stand
  • Hopes Greek referendum provides more clarity, certainty about situation
  • Says IMF balance sheet strong, solid despite missed Greek payment

Headlines via Reuters

EUR doing little (good morning and welcome to the Asian timezone ....)

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Lagarde was asked if she trusts Greek partners ... she responded that the IMF has 'no choice' who represents a country. I.e. 'No'