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US Dollar on defensive as investors await jobs data
The dollar was on the defensive against more growth-sensitive currencies on Thursday, following upbeat U.S. and European economic data, though worries about the coronavirus blunted more aggressive risk taking ahead of upcoming U.S. jobs figures. The New Zealand dollar NZD=D3 led modest gains in Asia, edging ahead by 0.2% to a one-week high of $0.6492. [AUD/] Against a basket of currencies, the greenback slipped marginally and is tracking toward its worst week in a month, with a 0.4% fall - though it could shift significantly in either direction depending on U.S. jobs data due at 1230 GMT. Non-farm payrolls figures ... (full story)