The dollar extended its gains for a third day on Wednesday, its longest winning streak since September 19. Most G-10 currencies weakened on the day, with the Canadian dollar outperforming the rest.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose less than 0.1%, up nearly 0.8% in three days.
USD/JPY jumped 0.4% to 152.56, rising for the fifth straight day and posting its longest winning streak since December.
EUR/USD fell for a third day to 1.1634, its lowest level in a month.
GBP/USD fell for a second day to 1.3409.
USD/CAD retreated to 1.3945, falling for the third time in four days.
US data on Wednesday includes MBA mortgage applications and the FOMC meeting minutes.
The Fed's Musalem, Barr, and Kashkari are scheduled to speak on Wednesday. (alg)
Source: Bloomberg.com
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