Euro falls before unemployment report; Fed meeting conclusion

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Source: WBPonline
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The common currency fell moderately versus the U.S. Dollar before key data releases that may indicate that the Euro area's unemployment rate remains high, while investors expect the outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. The 17-nation currency added 0.03% to $1.3266 versus the greenback and jumped 0.11% to 129.86 against the Japanese Yen. 
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