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By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
NEW YORK, April 12 (Reuters) - The euro rose to a fresh 15-month high against the dollar above $1.45 on Tuesday, boosted by reported buying from China and news the world's second largest economy was willing to purchase more Spanish debt.
The euro's break above $1.45 was a bullish signal, which could open a test of $1.4550 and $1.4580. Both levels are said to be lined with option barriers.
"The euro is being supported by expectations of higher interest rates and news that China has reiterated its commitment to buy European debt," said Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist, at Scotia Capital Markets in Toronto.
"That China news helped drive Spanish yields lower and was positive for the euro."
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