US dollar hits 2-month high

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The US dollar hit a 2-month record high against the euro, before bond auction on concern that Standard & Poor's may reduce national debt ratings in the euro area. The greenback touched $1.3161 against euro on Tuesday, highest since October 4. The dollar is appreciating on euro weakness, said Sacha Tihanyi, Scotia Capital's currency strategist. EUR/USD currently is trading at $1.3196. 

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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:49:11 GMT

European shares open mostly flat

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