FX Headlines: Euro-Zone Industrial New Orders Disappoints, EURUSD Extends Losses

Industrial new orders in the 17 member euro area rose 1.4 percent in October after falling 4.2 percent the month prior amid expectations of a 1.5 percent increase, while the annualized rate jumped 14.8 percent.

FX Headlines: British Pound Rises on Positive UK Manufacturing Data

UK Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing was at 58.3 for the month of December, the highest reading in the last four years. Mortgage Approvals also rose to 48K for the month of November, topping expectations while also being the highest reading since August.