NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar dropped to a one-month low against the euro and a two-week trough versus sterling on Friday, as investors pared back large bearish bets on the two European currencies following strong euro zone economic data.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell to a one-month low against the euro on Friday as risk tolerance rose on strong euro zone economic data, but the U.S. currency gained against the yen on U.S. retail sales data.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell to a near one-month low against the euro on Friday on reports a policy dove was a leading candidate for vice chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro rose to a one-month high against the dollar on Friday as traders covered short positions and the U.S. unit fell on reports a policy dove was a leading candidate for vice chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

LONDON (AFP) - The dollar traded mixed on Friday before the publication of official US economic data, while the yen was also in focus after Japan's leader called for "firm steps" against the currency's recent rise.