Dollar Inches Up, Market Focus on Fed
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The dollar climbed on Friday as investors  took advantage of the currency's recent weakness to take  profits and as the market took on more neutral positions in the  final stretch before the year-end.
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The dollar pushed higher against the pound, with many investors sidelined ahead of a US interest rate decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).
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The dollar rose slightly against the  major currencies early on Monday in New York as dealers  adjusted positions ahead of two key U.S. economic indicators  due on Tuesday.
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The dollar may rise for a second day against the euro in Asia on speculation Federal Reserve policy makers will raise the key interest rate in a meeting today and signal more increases to come.
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The dollar rose across the board on Thursday after the European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged, focusing the market on interest rate differentials.
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The dollar edged toward a two-month high  against the euro on Friday, buoyed by expectations that U.S.  interest rates will continue to rise steadily, attracting funds  to the United States.
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The dollar rose above an all-time low  against the euro on Tuesday, while stocks and bonds ended  little changed as markets stayed cautious before the Federal  Reserve's Wednesday meeting on interest rates.
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The dollar held steady against major  currencies on Tuesday as markets waited to see what the Federal  Reserve says about the U.S. economy after an expected interest  rate rise later in the session.
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The dollar rose broadly on Monday as markets braced for a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week that is widely expected to end with a higher federal funds rate, making the dollar a more attractive currency.
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The dollar rose on Monday in a  retracement from last week's steep losses, but dealers said the  bias toward a weaker greenback remained intact.
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The dollar edged up on Tuesday, taking a  breather from recent heavy selling after the European Central  Bank chief warned against the euro's rapid climb and ahead of a  decision on U.S. interest rates.
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The dollar firmed on Wednesday as  investors awaited comments from the Federal Reserve chief that  are expected to point to further rises in U.S. interest rates  this year.
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The dollar moved in tight ranges on  Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected  U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal  Reserve would continue raising rates.
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The dollar held steady against major  currencies on Tuesday as markets awaited the assessment of the  economy from the Federal Reserve after an expected interest  rate rise later in the session.
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The dollar posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors awaited comments from the Federal Reserve chief that are expected to point to further rises in US interest rates this year.
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The dollar posted broad gains on  Friday for the third straight session, as traders took more   year-end profits in other currencies in anticipation of higher  U.S. interest rates after next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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The dollar extended gains against the euro on Wednesday amid heightened prospects that the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue to raise interest rates due to its outlook for higher inflation.