The U.S. dollar fell Wednesday morning against other major currencies in European trading. Gold prices rose.
The euro was quoted at $1.2942, up from $1.2888 late Tuesday.
Other dollar rates compared with late rates Tuesday included:
107.27 Japanese yen, down from 108.27;
1.1960 Swiss francs, down from 1.2025,
and 1.2347 Canadian dollars, down from 1.2394.
The British pound was quoted at $1.8929, up from $1.8861.
Gold dealers in London fixed a recommended price of $428.85 bid per troy ounce at midmorning, up from $426.65 late Tuesday.
In Zurich the bid was $428.68, up from $426.85.
Gold fell 20 cents in Hong Kong to $428.95.
Silver opened in London at $7.15 bid per troy ounce, down from $7.18.