Dollar gains losses ahead of Greek news (MarketWatch) (02-02-2012)

LONDON — The dollar rose on Thursday, with the euro falling into negative territory as investors continue to await final word on talks over write-downs on Greek debt held by private bond holders.

The ICE dollar index stood lately at 79.159, up from 78.925 late Wednesday while the euro traded at $1.3098, down from $1.3159 in late North American trading on Wednesday.

The British pound was at $1.5820, down from $1.5834 and the aussie reached a high of $1.0757 in Asian trading hours, a level not seen since early September, but later turned south to change hands at $1.0692, off 0.2% from Wednesday.

The Japanese yen also rose, with the dollar buying ¥76.10 on Thursday, compared with ¥76.25 in late trading Wednesday.

Source: MarketWatch