2014.04.2412:55:00UTC+00Usd Review

Quotes from Western Union:

- The dollar firmed after mixed news on the U.S. economy left intact the perception that it's making steady progress following a tough winter. The 2.6 percent rise in durable goods in March was the most since November and better than forecasts of a 2 percent gain.

- The index on business spending rose 2.2 percent, also a November high and better than expectations of a 1.5 percent increase. Jobless claims rose 24,000 to 329,000, well above forecasts of 310,000. However, an underlying gauge of claims declined, keeping the job market on an improving path.