FOREX-Dollar flat after U.S. data hints at steady Fed policy

* Weekly U.S. jobless claims ease but higher than expected NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar erased its gains to trade flat against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after U.S. data suggested growth was perking up after a dismal first quarter but was not robust enough to give a decisive lift to the dollar. Analysts said data on consumer spending and claims for jobless benefits ...