The U.S. dollar remained within a strengthening momentum versus the other main currencies today, amid the investors and the traders waiting for the U.S. nonfarm payrolls release.
Euro and dollar at 1.1902
The EUR/USD remained at 1.1902 with the greenback initially weakening after Thursday's data release on consumer spending having risen slightly lower than predictions.
The GBP/USD stabilized at 1.2920, the USD/JPY at 110.08 rising 0.09%, the USD/CHF to 0.9608 adding 0.19%, and the AUD/USD at 0.7930 declining 0.20%.
The NZD/USD approached the 0.7155 zone dropping 0.31%, and the USD/CAD was stable to 1.2482. The U.S. dollar index traded at 92.66 appreciating 0.08%.
Gold prices higher prior to today's U.S. data releases
Gold climbed today prior to the upcoming U.S. employment data releases.
The Comex gold futures traded at $1,323.50 rising 0.12% or $1.54, and silver futures to $17.51 a troy ounce gaining 0.20% or 0.3 cents.
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