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The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, but probably not enough to suggest the labor market recovery was taking a step back.
Separate data showed the US economy expanded at a sluggish pace in the fourth quarter although a big gain in business investment and higher exports of services led the government to push up its previous estimate for growth.
The euro last traded at $1.2808, up 0.2 percent on the day. It had been trading at about $1.2804 before the data.
The dollar last traded at 94.24 yen, down 0.2 percent on the day. It had been trading at about 94.28 before the data.