TOKYO: The dollar rose to a one-week high against the yen on Thursday, as robust U.S. data and upbeat earnings from Bank of America helped offset concerns of a U.S. slowdown following December's disappointing payroll numbers.
European shares were expected to open firmer, ahead of the euro zone inflation data, according to financial bookmakers, after scaling 5-1/2 year highs on Wednesday.
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