Dollar edges higher ahead of payrolls, resumes climb versus yen – Reuters

Dollar edges higher ahead of payrolls, resumes climb versus yen – Reuters

TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - The dollar extended a rebound versus major peers on Friday, also resuming its rally against the yen, ahead of a key U.S. jobs report that could help the Federal Reserve decide whether to order an interest rate hike of up to 50 basis-points next month.

The U.S. currency also garnered support due to its status as a pre-eminent safe haven, with peace talks between Russia and Ukraine stumbling, though they are set to resume later on Friday. read more

The dollar index , which gauges the greenback against six counterparts including the euro and yen, rose 0.15% to 98.465, building on Thursday's 0.50% climb.