The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major rivals, rose 0.62 percent at 96.218 as U.S. factory activity rose sharply in June to its highest level in almost three years, while construction spending held steady in May. The euro fell 0.55 percent against the greenback at $1.1360. Against the yen, the dollar was up 0.91 percent at 113.37. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.1500 and $1.1200 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 115.00 and 112.50 respectively.

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