BERLIN (AP) — The euro has slid against the dollar amid persistent worries over Europe's debt crisis and steadily improving U.S. economic data.
The euro, used by 17 countries, bought $1.3558 in early Friday trading, down from $1.3592 late the previous day in New York.
Europe's common currency has been giving up ground as hopes fade that officials will be able to effectively combat the debt crisis. At the same time, a report on the U.S. labor market suggesting stronger hiring ahead showed the U.S. economy is steadily picking up.
In other currencies, the British pound bought $1.6050 from $1.6033 on Thursday and the dollar bought 83.46 Japanese yen, up from 83.12 yen.
