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Dollar firmed again today in what remains a subdued week for markets, with no top-tier European economic data releases so far and little central bank commentary on the docket. The summer lull has left trading ranges tight, and with nothing scheduled during the US session, conditions are expected to remain muted. For the week so […]

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