The dollar nudged a little higher in Asian trade on Wednesday, receiving limited additional strength after renewed attacks on shipping in critical waterways in the Middle East, as currency markets anxiously awaited the release of inflation data later in the global day.

The US dollar hovered near a two-month low against major currencies on Monday as investors awaited this week's inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's rate path.

NEW YORK, Aug 11 : The U.S. dollar was steady on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's highly anticipated consumer inflation report for July, which could shape near-term expectations for…