The U.S. dollar rose against other major currencies in European trading Wednesday. Gold prices also were higher. The euro was quoted at US$1.2135, down from US$1.2153 late Tuesday in New York. Other dollar rates compared with Monday: -- 108.76 Japanese yen, up from 108.30 -- 1.2691 Swiss francs, up from 1.2676 -- 1.2345 Canadian dollars, up from 1.2303 The British pound was quoted at US$1.8182, down from US$1.8271. Gold traded in London at US$437.50 bid per troy ounce, up from US$437.00 on Tuesday. In Zurich, the bid price was US$437.40, up from US$435.60.