The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against six major rivals, rose 0.26 percent at 99.045 on Wednesday after a White House proposed slashing tax rates for businesses and on overseas corporate profits returned to the country, but was viewed as lacking in new details. The euro slipped 0.20 percent to $1.0903 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar was little changed at 111.03 after hitting highs. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.1000 and $1.0800 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 112.50 and 110.00 respectively.

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