Euro Approaches 7-Week High on Rate Outlook, China Investment

May 12 (Bloomberg) -- The euro approached a seven-week highagainst the dollar on speculation European Central Bankofficials will signal they plan to keep interest rates on hold,maintaining the allure of assets in the 16-nation region.

Europe’s single currency also gained after a Chinesegovernment report showed urban fixed-asset investment rose atthe fastest pace in more than two years, spurring demand forhigher-yielding assets. The dollar fell for a third day againstthe yen after General Motors Corp. said yesterday it’s moreprobable than previously thought the largest U.S. automaker willneed to file for bankruptcy court protection.

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