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Dollar Rises as Hedge Funds Position for Further Gains in 2016

5:09 pm ET

The dollar climbed the most in nearly two weeks versus the euro after a report showed hedge funds boosted bets on a strong greenback for the first time in a month.

Brazil Real Drops as Budget Deficit Concern Outweighs Bank Vow

3:18 pm ET

Brazil’s real dropped as concern the government will struggle to curb the budget deficit outweighed a commitment to pay money it owes state-owned banks.

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