Dollar Advances 14 Sessions in a Row as Investors Keep an Eye on European Debt

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Source: Marketwatch

The U.S. dollar gained 0.24 percent versus a basket of 6 currencies since late Wednesday, and Dollar Index reached 81.62. The movement is attributed to ongoing political deadlock in Greece and high yields on Spanish bonds auctioned on May 17. Dollar strengthens for a 14th day in a row which is the longest positive streak since 1985.

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