* In US economic data, the ISM manufacturing index eased from 53.5 to 52.9 in February, close to forecasts

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* In US economic data, the ISM manufacturing index eased from 53.5 to 52.9 in February, close to forecasts. Personal income rose 0.3% in January with spending down 0.2%. Construction spending fell by 1.1% in January, below forecasts tipping a 0.3% increase.

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