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Dollar steady, US inflation data tops this week's bill
The dollar was steady on Monday as a holiday in most major Asian markets subdued the start of what could turn into a busy week, with all eyes on U.S. inflation data for clues on when the Federal Reserve may start to cut rates. The euro was down a whisker at $1.0778, edging off a 10-day high touched in early trading after the past week saw a small bounce back after steady declines in 2024. A reading of the euro zone's economic growth in the fourth quarter on Wednesday could offer fresh direction. The pound was flat at $1.2632, though the Japanese yen strengthened a fraction to 149.04 per dollar as the approaching ... (full story)