Portuguese/german 10-Year Govt Bond Yield Spread Widens 3 Bps on Day to 355 Bps

Sterling Rises to Day's High Against Euro, at 86.90 Pence Per Euro

*Hong Kong Sept Retail Sales Value Up 17.2% On Year, Consensus 16.4%

Irish/german 10-Year Government Bond Yield Spread Widens 12 Bps on Day to 467 Bps

Sterling Rises Around 40 Pips Against Dollar, Hits Session High $1.6086