Dollar near 7-week high as U.S. report supports Sept-tapering expectations

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The U.S. Dollar traded near the highest level in seven weeks versus the basket of major currencies, as upbeat U.S. economic report boosted expectations that jobs data later in the day may support the Federal Reserve's plan to scale back stimulus. The U.S. Dollar index was steady at 82.528, while the common currency was at $1.3131.
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