The US dollar rose against most major currencies on Thursday, after the release of strong economic data, amid focus on the latest developments in ongoing talks about the second stimulus package in the US.
The number of coronavirus infections surpassed 41 million cases worldwide, while the death toll continues to increase, which has exceeded 222,000 victims in the US alone.
The US Department of Labor revealed today that the number of unemployment claims fell 55,000 to the lowest level since March at 787,000 last week.
Doubts mounted about the US passing the new Covid-19 aid package ahead of the upcoming presidential election, as differences persisted between the Democratic and Republican parties.
The dollar index rose against a basket of currencies by 0.3% to 92.8 points as of 18:54 GMT, after hitting a high of 92.9 and a low of 92.6.