FOREX-U.S. housing, consumer confidence data support dollar

* U.S. new home sales, consumer confidence data beat expectations * Sterling weaker after Bank of England comments (Updates prices, adds comments, U.S. Treasury note prices) NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected U.S. housing and consumer confidence data increased expectations of a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve. The ...