The dollar weakened against their counterparts from Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as rising commodity prices boosted demand for currencies linked to commodity exports.
The U.S. currency fell to half of its 16 most actively traded peers as U.S. reports indicate a weaker economic growth than expected, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's plan to keep U.S. interest rates low. The Canadian dollar reached parity with the greenback for the first time since Nov. 11. The Swiss franc strengthened to a record low against the dollar as investors demand an alternative to the euro amid the crisis in the region of sovereign debt.
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