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The U.S. Dollar is trading in tight ranges as markets pause to assess data and central bank policies. Equities are performing well, with the S&P 500 rising in seven of the last eight sessions, while global markets also show strength. Bitcoin has rebounded to 93-thousand dollars, and labor data this morning exceeded expectations. Key upcoming events include Friday’s PCE Price Index and Consumer Sentiment reports. The Euro’s momentum has stalled due to flat retail sales, with focus shifting to GDP and employment data tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen is strengthening, driven by expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike, now seen as almost certain.