Euro heads for second weekly gain against dollar

Euro tilted higher in Asian trade to near early September highs against dollar ahead of European data today and amid a lack thereof from the US. 

As of 06:55 GMT, EUR/USD rose 0.13% to 1.1928, with an intraday low at 1.1908. 

From the euro zone, Germany's import prices are expected up 0.1%, down from 0.3% in September, while France's consumer spending is expected up 3.6% in October. 

France's GDP growth is expected up 18.2% in the third quarter, while consumer prices are expected unchanged. 

The European Commission announced it's currently preparing for a UK exit without a deal, even as negotiators race in the final hour to reach compromises.