Dollar hits 2-year high vs. euro

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Europe’s financial problems pushed the euro down to a two-year low against the dollar on Friday.

The U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen were the two big winners as investors looked for safety. Borrowing costs for Italy rose sharply, reflecting investors’ unease about the country’s finances.

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