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The National Association of Realtors released a report on Thursday unexpectedly showing a continued decrease in U.S. existing home sales in the month of August. NAR said existing home sales fell by 0.7 percent to an annual rate of 4.04 million in August after tumbling by 2.2 percent to an annual rate of 4.07 million in July.

A report released by the Conference Board on Thursday showed its reading on leading U.S. economic indicators fell by slightly more than expected in the month of August. The Conference Board said its leading economic index decreased by 0.4 percent in August after dipping by a revised 0.3 percent in July.

After reporting growth in regional manufacturing activity in the previous month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on Thursday showing a significant downturn in activity in the month of September. The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current activity tumbled to a negative 13.5 in September from a positive 12.0 in August.

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a seven-month low in the week ended September 16th, the Labor Department revealed in a report released on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 201,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised level of 221,000.

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The Dollar Index (USD/DXY), which measures the value of the Greenback against 6 major dipped to 105.15 (105.35). The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady at its meeting tomorrow.

The Dollar Index (DXY) held steady, finishing near its recent peak at 105.35 heading into this week’s Fed meeting. Global bond yields rose. The US 10-year note settled at 4.33% (4.29%).

The US dollar recently retreated as investors capitalized on upbeat US economic data before the Federal Reserve's forthcoming policy meeting, where 97% anticipate interest rates will remain stable.