The forex markets are pretty steady in the last day of 2010. Euro got a lift on short covering in crosses as well as by comments from German Chancellor Merkel. Merkel said in an advance text of new year speech to the nation that Euro is far more than just a "currency", but the "foundation" of German economy. She urged that "we must strengthen the euro" as "Europe is in the midst of a great test." The common currency is seen noticeably higher against Swiss Franc and Australian dollar. Short covering in these two deeply oversold crosses helped lift Euro higher against dollar and yen and extended EUR/GBP's rebound.