The U.S. dollar was firm against most major currencies on Tuesday with stronger than expected retail sales data, and its safe haven appeal after the Federal Reserve chairman's comments that there is significant uncertainty about the pace of recovery supporting the uptick.
Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales in the U.S. rebounded by much more than anticipated in the month of May, skyrocketing 17.7%, after plunging by a revised 14.7% in April.
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