India, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. dollar strengthened against its major counterparts in the European session on Tuesday, as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy minutes due tomorrow.

The Fed had reduced its interest rates for the third time at its rate setting meeting on October 29-30.

The minutes could provide a detailed picture for support to 'pause' on rate cuts within the committee.

Investors will also be monitoring more clarity about the Fed's future move.

Sentiment was aided by the Trump administration's decision to grant extension to U.S. companies to continue doing business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies.

On economic front, U.S. housing starts for October is due at 8:30 am ET.

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