The dollar approached incurring weekly losses against the Swiss franc and the yen, amid concerns about trade tensions and anxiety among some regional US banks.
The federal government shutdown disrupted the release of key economic data, increasing uncertainty among investors.
The dollar fell to its lowest levels against the franc since mid-September, while the yen erased its previous gains after statements by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda about the possibility of raising interest rates.
The dollar fell 0.08% to 0.7925 francs, while the euro fell 0.17% to $1.16678, and is heading for its biggest weekly gains against the dollar in nine weeks.
The dollar also stabilized at 150.49 yen, and the pound fell to $1.3433, with other currencies heading for weekly gains against the US currency.
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