Dollar Falls Amid Strong Gains in Asian Currencies

Dollar Falls Amid Strong Gains in Asian Currencies Singapore, 5 May (ONA) —- The US dollar was losing ground again today on a significant rise in Asian currencies.
The dollar index dipped 0.2 percent to 99.717.
China’s yuan duly hit its highest in almost six months at 7.1980 per dollar. The euro edged up 0.3 percent to $1.1333.
The dollar eased 0.4 percent to 144.21 yen, and away from Friday’s top around 145.91.
The Aussie edged up to $0.6466, having hit a five-month high.—- Ends/Khalid