Dollar Holds Strong as Optimism Grows in U.S. Debt Talks and Economic Data

Dollar Holds Strong as Optimism Grows in U.S. Debt Talks and Economic Data.

The dollar maintained its six-month highs against the yen and seven-week highs against the euro on Friday.

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The easing of concerns regarding a potentially catastrophic default led to a revision in market expectations for U.S. interest rates.

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The dollar maintained its strength against the yen and euro due to positive developments in U.S.

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