The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major rivals, fell 0.96 percent to 90.974 on Friday on hopes that European Central Bank policymakers are preparing to reduce their vast monetary stimulus programme. The euro was up 1.28 percent to 1.2185 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar edged lower 0.19 percent at 111.03. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.2320 and $1.2060 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 113.60 and 109.50 respectively.

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