Investing.com - The dollar was steady Tuesday as the focus turned to a meeting between Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
The dollar index was up 0.09% at 02:30 ET at 100.45.
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India markets were closed for public holidays.
Trade is expected to be high on the agenda in Trump and Xi's meeting Thursday and Friday in the U.S.
U.S. manufacturing activity slowed less than expected in March.
Fed member Patrick Harker Monday backed two more U.S. rate hikes this year if the economy remains on track.
The dollar was off 0.38% at 110.48 yen. The euro edged lower below $1.07 as political jitters held sway.
Sterling remained under pressure below $1.25 as U.K. manufacturing activity slowed.
The Aussie was lower as the RBA as expected kept its cash rate on hold at 1.50%.