USD review: Western Union

Quotes from Western Union:

- Hawkish Fed talk and mostly constructive U.S. data had the greenback on the move higher. Core consumer prices rose 1.6 percent annually in Jan, as expected. Headline job claims rose by a more than expected 31,000 to 313,000 but the less volatile four-week average held below 300,000 pointing to another strong payrolls report next week. 

- Durable goods topped forecasts with a 2.8 percent jump in January. The component on business spending rose 0.6 percent, twice forecasts of a 0.3 percent rise. 

- Today's developments keep a Fed rate hike in play for as early as June, which is music to the ear of dollar bulls.