Dollar Dips as Oil Eases, Yen Jumps on Japan Remarks

The dollar became a little weaker on Friday after oil prices fell.

However, investors still expected the dollar to finish the week higher.

The Japanese yen became stronger after Japan and the United States warned that the yen may be too weak.

They also said they would work together on the issue.

Investors were watching to see whether the United States Federal Reserve would raise interest rates again.

Higher interest rates can make a currency more attractive to investors.

The euro was heading toward its third weekly loss, while the British pound stayed close to a recent low.

Oil was still expensive, costing more than $100 per barrel.