The dollar gained against euro Tuesday, powered by upbeat reports on US consumer spending and confidence as well as a fall in oil prices.
The single European currency in late-day trade was at $1.5588, down from $1.5741 late Monday.
The dollar was also stronger against the yen, trading at 108.18 yen against 107.44.
The US unit drew strength from a report that sales at US chain stores had risen in the week that ended July 26 compared with the previous seven days.
Support also came from a surprise gain US consumer confidence.
The New York-based Conference Board, a business research group, said its consumer confidence index rose to 51.9 in July from an upwardly revised 51.0 in June.
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US Currency Gained Against Euro on US Consumer Reports
The dollar was also stronger against the yen, trading at 108.18 yen against 107.44