Currencies Tread Water Ahead of Key US Data; Yen Slips on Bank of Japan Comments
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Markets remain relatively quiet ahead of US housing data on Friday.
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Uninspiring US data on Thursday made it difficult for the dollar to extend gains.
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The euro, pound and aussie dollar were the strongest major currencies against the dollar this week.
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The yen pushed lower after Bank of Japan remarks on currency weakness.
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Gold climbed above $1980 as yields dropped, preserving bullish momentum into Friday.