The U.S. dollar edged up Tuesday morning against most other major currencies in European trading. Gold prices were higher.
The euro was quoted at $1.2823, down from $1.2827 Monday.
Other dollar rates compared with late Monday included:
108.59 Japanese yen, up from 108.34;
1.2118 Swiss francs, up from 1.2112,
and 1.2228 Canadian dollars, up from 1.2208.
The British pound was quoted at $1.8749, up from $1.8724.
Gold traded in London at $423.70 bid per troy ounce, up from $423.20 on Monday.
In Zurich the bid price was $423.60, up from $422.90.
Hong Kong financial institutions, including the stock and gold markets, were closed Tuesday for a holiday.
Silver traded in London at $6.96 bid per troy ounce, up from $6.91.