The U.S. dollar firmed against its key counterparts on Thursday, as the nation's house price index in December and durable goods orders in January were higher than forecast. Consumer price inflation, on an annual basis, met forecasts in January, suggesting that the Federal Reserve will go forward with its plan for a rate hike after mid 2015.

The Commerce Department released a report showing that U.S. durable goods orders increased by more than expected in the month of January, due to a notable rebound in orders for transportation equipment.

The report said durable goods orders surged up by 2.8 percent in January after tumbling by a revised 3.7 percent in December.

Economists had expected durable goods orders to jump by 1.7 percent compared to the 3.4 percent drop that had been reported for the previous month.

The U.S. consumer price index declined to 0.1 percent on year in January, according to the data published the Labor Department.

The index was in line with forecasts. In December, the CPI gained by 0.8 percent.

Data from Federal House Finance Agency showed that U.S. house price index rose by 0.8 percent on month, beating forecasts for a gain of 0.5 percent. House prices climbed 0.8 percent a month earlier.

The greenback rallied to 1.1240 against euro, its highest since January 27, off previous low of 1.1379. The greenback may possibly face resistance around the 1.10 zone.

Reversing from an early 3-day low of 0.9449 against the Swiss currency, the greenback moved up to a 6-day high of 0.9528. If the greenback extends gain, it may find resistance around the 0.96 mark.

The greenback approached a 2-day high of 119.11 against the yen, from an early low of 118.67. Next key resistance for the greenback may be located near the 120.00 level.

Having fallen to near a 2-month low of 1.5551 against the Sterling in previous deals, the greenback changed path with pair trading at 1.5461. On the upside, 1.54 is seen as the next likely resistance level for the greenback.

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