The dollar is strong against a basket of currencies this week following revelations last week that the Federal Reserve may taper it monetary policy programme faster than initially expected.
US inflation figures for November will be released on Friday and the markets will be keeping a close eye on this. Core inflation is expected to have risen to 4.9% from 4.6% in the previous month. If this exceeds expectations, then the dollar could be impacted.
Non-farm payrolls came in below expectations at 210,000 in November as employers faced difficulties hiring and retaining workers.
Consumer sentiment and balance of trade figures will also be released for the US this week.
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