Doha: The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, fell slightly during Thursday’s trading, reaching 97.15 points, while the yen and euro rebounded thanks to progress in global trade negotiations. Against the yen, the dollar fell 0.3% to 146.01, extending its fall against the Japanese currency to a fourth straight session.
According to Qatar News Agency, the euro steadied at $1.1776, hovering near a high of $1.1830 it hit earlier this month, which marked its strongest level in more than three years. Elsewhere, sterling was firm at $1.3581, after having gained 0.36% in the previous session. The New Zealand dollar rose 0.11% to $0.6053.