The dollar was down versus the euro

The dollar was down versus the euro but up against the yen Friday in the wake of the February U.S. payrolls report that was dismal but in line with expectations. Trading was mostly driven by profit-taking and adjustments to positions ahead of the weekend, with currencies enduring the customary post-data gyrations. Friday afternoon, the euro was at $1.2666 from $1.2550 late Thursday. The dollar was at Y98.02 from Y97.92, according to EBS. The euro was at Y124.23 from Y122.88. The U.K. pound was at $1.4107 from $1.4122, and the dollar was at CHF1.1552 from CHF1.1700 Thursday.