NEW YORK CITY: The dollar firmed against the yen but weakened against the euro on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) as investors gained confidence that the Ukraine crisis will not worsen.

Traders interpreted comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin that force was “a last resort” in Ukraine and there was “no need” yet to send in troops as a sign that tensions were easing.

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