Dollar index struggles to hold 100 mark

The dollar index Thursday struggled to hold the 100 mark despite relatively upbeat U.S. economic data. The dollar index was up 0.09% at 09:45 ET at 99.87 after a high of 100.09, it highest level since March 21. U.S. Q4 GDP growth was revised up to 2.1% from an earlier reading of 1.9%. Initial weekly jobless claims fell but by less than expected. The dollar index was aided by a weaker euro, which fell 0.21% to $1.0742. Reuters Wednesday reported the ECB does not intend to change its dovish guidance on monetary policy. The pound was up 0.64% at $1.2515, recovering from lows posted on the U.K. triggering Brexit. The dollar firmed 0.09% to 111.15 yen.