greenback

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The yen remains under pressure against the greenback amid concerns about Japan's fiscal outlook and pledges for more borrowing, but it has pulled back from the levels near 158 per dollar seen earlier this week.

From Barron's

The dollar index , which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies of other major trading partners, edged 0.01% lower to 101.4.

From Reuters

The dollar index - which measures the greenback against a basket of six major peers, including the yen - edged 0.05% lower to 101.36.

From Reuters

Earlier in the year, China and Brazil moved to reduce the dominance of the greenback by signing a deal to set up yuan clearing arrangements that can facilitate bilateral trade.

From Reuters

A stronger greenback makes crude more expensive for buyers holding foreign currency.

From Reuters