The U.S. dollar rose Thursday morning against other major currencies in European trading. Gold prices fell.
The euro was quoted at $1.3184 by late morning in Europe, down from $1.3271 late Wednesday in Europe. The 12-nation European currency was nearly 5 cents short of its all-time high of $1.3667 reached a week ago.
Other dollar rates compared with late rates Wednesday: 105.06 Japanese yen, up from 103.82; 1.1758 Swiss francs, up from 1.1677, and 1.2312 Canadian dollars, up from 1.2248.
The British pound was quoted at $1.8710, up from $1.8878.
Gold dealers in London fixed a recommended price of $425.80 per troy ounce at midmorning, down from $427.60 on Wednesday. In Zurich, the bid price was $425.63, down from $427.03.
Gold fell $1.30 in Hong Kong to $425.75.
Silver opened in London at $6.49 bid per troy ounce, down from $6.51.