Dollar Gains Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Report,

The dollar strengthened as risk aversion grew before a key U.S. inflation report. The yen struggled near 145 per dollar, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars declined cautiously. The dollar-yen pair fell to 144.29, trimming last week’s gain, while the kiwi dipped to $0.6239. Market uncertainties also affected sterling, the euro, and the Aussie.