The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major rivals, rose 0.35 percent to 89.940 on Thursday on higher U.S. bond yields and expectations of more rate increases from the Federal Reserve. The euro was down 0.23 percent to 1.2344 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar firmed 0.12 percent at 107.36. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.2490 and $1.2180 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 108.80 and 105.90 respectively.

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