On Friday, the dollar fell against other major currencies, despite the confident employment data in the US in July, as investors noted profits after a recent jump in the US currency.
The US Labor Department reported that the US economy added 215 000 jobs last month, instead of the expected 223 000. In June, there were created 231 000 jobs, the figure being revised from 223 000.
The US unemployment rate in July remained unchanged at around 5.3%, in line with the expectations.
The euro rose 0.37% to 1.0964 after falling to a minimum of 1.0856 immediately after the publication of data on employment.
The USD index, which measures the dollar against a basket of six major currencies, fell to 97.66 after touching a three-month high at 98.42. The index finished the week higher by 0.18%.
Monday, August 10
Japan is to release data on the current account balance.
Fed Governor, Stanley Fischer, and the head of the Federal Reserve of Atlanta, Dennis Lockhart, have to give a speech that will be closely watched by investors.
Tuesday, August 11
Australia is to publish data on private sector business confidence.
In the Eurozone, the ZEW research institute will publish a report on German economic sentiment.
US will publish preliminary data on labor costs.
Wednesday, August 12
The Bank of Japan will publish the minutes of its last meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, giving investors the possibility to understand how the officials see the economy and what policy options they consider.
Australia is to release data on labor costs and a report on consumer sentiment.
China will publish data on industrial production and investments in fixed assets.
UK is to publish a regular report on employment.
Thursday, August 13
Japan is to release data on basic orders in the engineering industry.
Switzerland will report on producer price inflation.
The European Central Bank will publish the minutes of its last policy meeting.
Canada is to release a report on inflation in prices for new housing.
In the US, there will appear data on retail sales, the primary applications for unemployment benefits, and the prices of imports.
Friday, August 14
New Zealand will release data on retail sales.
The Eurozone is to publish preliminary data on economic growth in the second quarter, as well as revised data on consumer price inflation.
Canada will report about manufacturing sales.
US will complete the week with publication of data on producer prices, industrial production, and consumer sentiment.