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Dollar strengthens as investors turn to safety

The euro weakened as investors focused on France’s fiscal worries.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Trade & Tariffs

The dollar strengthened as investors looked for safety, according to WSJ Markets.

The report said the euro came under pressure, with the weakness tied to concerns about France’s fiscal situation.

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WSJ MarketsStock Market Today: Dollar Strengthens as Investors Look for Safety

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