By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose against the euro on Wednesday, helped by upbeat U.S. economic data, and as the common currency remained under pressure following the hottest euro zone inflation on record that raised worries about the region’s growth outlook. The dollar was about 0.8% higher against the euro, extending Tuesday’s gains, after data on Wednesday showed U.S. manufacturing activity picked up in May as demand for goods remains strong, which could allay fears of an imminent recession. Separately, U.S. job openings fell in April but remained at significant…