U.S. Dollar slides against the Euro on U.S. jobs data

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U.S. Dollar retreated a little against the common currency on U.S. jobs data, which exceeded expectations. The greenback fell 0.20% to $1.3327 against the Euro at 12:32 p.m. GMT, while the U.S. currency added 0.46% to $1.5587 against the Sterling. The greenback was at one and a half month high against the loonie, when advancing 0.39% to $1.0511.
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