The US dollar index, which shows the strength of the dollar relative to a basket weighted by trade from the six leading currencies, increased by 0.21% to 100.00.
On Monday, amid the failure of Donald Trump's bill on medical reform, the dollar index fell to 98.67, the lowest level in four and a half months.
The withdrawal of the bill increased fears in Trump's ability to realize his economic policy, including tax cuts and increased spending on infrastructure projects.
The EUR/USD slipped by 0.27% to 1,0784, retreating from the high of 1.0905, fixed on Monday, for four and a half months.
The euro fell as a result of yesterday's trading session after Reuters reported that officials of the ECB are wary of making any changes to the statement on monetary policy in April. The fact is that the previous ECB statement as a result of the March 9 meeting was misinterpreted by the markets.
In a previous statement, ECB officials recognized the improvement in the eurozone economy, which led to increased expectations about a reduction in the financial incentive program and a possible increase in the interest rate.
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Charles Evans, said on Wednesday that he supports a further increase in the interest rate this year. This increased demand for the dollar.
The dollar slightly changed against the yen: USD/JPY was at the level of 111.03, recouping further from the minimum of four weeks 110.10, reached on Monday.
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