Euro climbs for fifth straight session against dollar

Euro tilted higher in Asian trade against dollar ahead of European and US data today and a Fed official speech. 

As of 06:45 GMT, EUR/USD rose 0.1% to 1.1874, with an intraday high at 1.1877. 

From the euro zone, consumer prices are expected down 0.3%, same as September, while core prices are estimated up 0.2%. 

EU/UK talks continue on Brexit and the trade deal, with both sides clinging to hopes of reaching a final deal soon. 

From the US, housing starts are expected up to 1.45 million units from 1.42 million, while building permits are expected up to 1.57 million units. 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams is due to speak at a webinar hosted by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing today.