The dollar index (DXY) which measures the U.S. currency against a basket of its rivals fell to 81.53 on Friday from 81.606 late Wednesday. The dollar initially slipped after U.S. data showed that the number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week rose more than expected, to
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