Encouraging start to the day

Asked whether there would be a deal today the spokesman said "certainly"

Greek interior minister Nikos Voutsis also "optimistic" of a deal today

"We are optimistic of a very good agreement. We will discuss it and I'm optimistic all will go well"

EURUSD treading water around 1.1105 for the moment.. EURGBP holding gains above 0.7200 and EURJPY near session highs at 135.44