Euro higher but gains capped by Spanish uncertainty

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On Monday, the 17-nation currency was traded higher versus the U.S. Dollar, but was traded in a tight range, remaining a hostage of Spanish uncertainty. The Euro hit a session high of 1.2978, and subsequently consolidated at 1.2958 by 2:52 p.m. London time. The Euro earlier hit a session low of 1.2892.

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