US dollar steady versus most currencies

The US dollar steadied against major currencies on today as traders looked to the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole retreat for guidance on the outlook for U.S. monetary policy.

Against the euro, the dollar held steady at US$1.1804, clinging onto gains made late last week.

The British pound bought US$1.3101 and traded at 90.11 pence per euro. The greenback fetched 0.9116 Swiss franc, holding onto a 0.5 percent gain from Friday.