The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against six major rivals, inched up 0.03 percent at 99.076 on Thursday as the growth of U.S. business investment picked up and the labor market remained robust, suggesting U.S. economy retains its steam. The euro slipped 0.28 percent to $1.0872 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar was up 0.20 percent at 111.25. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.0950 and $1.0780 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 112.50 and 110.00 respectively. (The update will suspend publishing during the Labor Day holiday. The issue on May 2nd will introduce the market in the previous trading session.)

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