Euro Nears Year’s High on Bet Fed Will Cut Rates Faster Than ECB
- Single currency has gained 2% against the greenback this month
- Traders wager Fed may cut interest-rates by more than the ECB
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The euro inched toward its highest level against the dollar this year, amid anticipation the Federal Reserve will cut interest-rates by more than the European Central Bank in the coming months.
The single currency rose as much as 0.3% to $1.1029, the strongest level since Jan. 2, as markets awaited US inflation data for further evidence the Fed will likely begin easing policy next month.