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Euro hits fresh high against dollar

By Neil Dennis

Published: February 29 2008 11:27 | Last updated: February 29 2008 11:27

The dollar hit another record low against the euro on Friday, as data continued to support the view that the European Central Bank will keep interest rates on hold for the foreseeable future.

Headline inflation in the eurozone stood at 3.2 per cent in January, tallying with earlier estimates and market expectations as food and energy prices leapt. Meanwhile, unemployment in the eurozone held at a record low of 7.1 per cent in January.

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