Thursday, May 31, 2007

Dollar steady as U.S. data awaited for Fed clues

(Reuters) - Revised U.S. data on first-quarter growth at 1230 GMT is forecast to show a downward revision from the initial estimate, but the May non-farm payrolls report on Friday is expected to show a rise, while a snapshot of manufacturing activity, also due on Friday, is seen holding up well in May.




The dollar has clawed back from a record low hit against the euro in April and a 26-year low against the pound as worries about the U.S. economy's health have eased, reducing speculation of lower rates that would erode the greenback's yield appeal.


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