"Crossing the threshold to active combat was an important psychological moment, " Dr Stelzenmueller said.

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Finally, one evening at teatime, gauging the psychological moment, Nawab asked if he might say a word.

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Investors seem to be more comfortable selling EUR rallies at the moment, especially since the single currency is finding it difficult to stride away from the psychological 1.30 area.

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