euro fell 0.3% to $1.1227 as oil prices and French government bond yields rose on budget uncertainty. French 10-year yield hit 4.817%, near 2002 highs. dollar index rose 0.3% to 102.119, 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.312%. bitcoin weakened 1.6% to $84,303. rbi hiked rates for first time in over three years. Fed minutes due at 1800 GMT.

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