Dollar holds near 19-month high as euro slips, yen steady
The US dollar remained close to its 19-month peak, as the euro posted weekly losses and the yen held steady amid intervention concerns.
Key Takeaways
AIThe US dollar held near its highest level in 19 months, after posting strong gains throughout the week.
The euro slipped 0.1 percent to $1.1049, approaching its lowest level against the dollar since April 2025. It recorded a weekly decline of 0.8 percent, heading for its biggest weekly loss since late September.
The Japanese yen was little changed at 159.875 per dollar, hovering near its lowest level since early September, fueling concerns over possible government intervention.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, edged lower but remained at its highest since April 2025.