Dollar Steady Ahead of Payrolls

The dollar index remained virtually unchanged on Thursday as crude prices rebounded following a sharp drop. Meanwhile, investors awaited the upcoming government payrolls report to gauge future interest rate paths.

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The dollar index traded near 101.49 on Thursday as United States crude prices rebounded 3% following an overnight plunge. It was a volatile session driven by shifting geopolitical tensions and technology sector declines.