The U.S. dollar rose Wednesday morning against other major currencies in European trading. Gold prices fell.
The euro was quoted at $1.3106, down from $1.3188 Tuesday.
Other dollar rates compared with late rates Tuesday included:
104.95 Japanese yen, up from 104.29;
1.1745 Swiss francs, up from 1.1655,
and 1.2426 Canadian dollars, up from 1.2417.
The British pound was quoted at $1.9089, down from $1.9196.
Gold dealers in London fixed a recommended price of $429.15 bid per troy ounce at midmorning, down from $431.10 on Tuesday.
In Zurich, the bid was $428.90, down from $431.30.
Gold fell $4.40 in Hong Kong to close at $430.05.
Silver opened in London at $7.14 bid per troy ounce, down from $7.22.