FOREX-Dollar gains slightly after U.S. data fails to derail growth outlook

* Weekly U.S. jobless claims up slightly more than expected NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after U.S. data on consumer spending and jobless claims did not stray far enough from expectations to disturb optimism surrounding economic growth. The Commerce Department said consumer spending increased 0.2 percent in May after ...