The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against six major rivals, fell 0.54 percent at 97.575 as political turmoil in the United States boosted safe-haven assets after the Department of Justice appointed special procurator to start independent investigation. The euro rose 0.69 percent to $1.1158 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar tumbled 2.04 percent at 110.80. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.1230 and $1.0900 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 112.00 and 108.50 respectively.

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