Euro climbs for third straight session against dollar

EUR/USD tilted higher in Asian trade away from February 8 lows, ahead of a spate of data from Germany and the US today. 

As of 06:44 GMT, EUR/USD rose 0.05% to 1.2121, with an intraday high at 1.2136. 

From Germany, the IFO business climate index is expected up to 90.5 from 90.1 in January, while current conditions index is expected down to 89 from 89.2. 

From the US, the CB leading index is expected up 0.4% in January, while Congress and the White House continue negotiations to finish up the stimulus package estimated at $1.9 trillion.