The dollar index rose 0.39 per cent on the day

The U.S. Dollar Index, a measure of the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.39 per cent on the day to close at 108.037 at the end of the currency market. Yen 156.00 yen for 1 U.S. dollar, up from 156.00 yen in the previous session; 0.8985 Swiss francs for 1 U.S. dollar, up from 0.8918 Swiss francs in the previous session; 1.4372 Canadian dollars for 1 U.S. dollar, up from 1.4353 Canadian dollars in the previous session; 11.0322 Swedish kronor for 1 U.S. dollar, up from 11.0087 Swedish kronor in the previous session.