Investing.com – The dollar edged lower Thursday as investors continued to weigh the chances of a third U.S. rate hike this year.
The dollar index was off 0.06% at 97.16 at 02:30 ET after a high of 97.23.
Although some Fed members remain hawkish the market odds of a December hike remain below 50%.
The (pound) was steady above $1.26 after touching $1.27 overnight on hawkish comments by Bank of England policy member Andy Haldane.
The yen was higher against the dollar at the 111 mark on safe-haven buying.
The {1|euro}} was steady at the $1.11 level.
The kiwi firmed against the dollar as the New Zealand Reserve Bank kept policy on hold.
Dollar edges lower, pound firm
U.S. dollar notes are seen in this November 7, 2016 picture illustration. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration