The greenback appreciates against its major counterparts

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The dollar gained against its major peers after U.S. unemployment data exceeded expectations and consumer confidence advanced showing a trend for global recovery. The greenback rallied 0.3% to 1.2901 per euro by 7:11 a.m. in London, while the weekly increase was also at 0.3%. The yen tumbled 0.2% against the dollar and stayed at 80.28.