Dollar Steadies After Strong US Bank Results

Dollar Steadies After Strong US Bank Results
U.S. one dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington on Nov. 14, 2014. Gary Cameron/Reuters
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TOKYO/LONDON—The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday after strong U.S. banking results firmed up expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep monetary policy tight for a while longer.

Morgan Stanley reported first quarter profit on Wednesday that beat expectations, adding to rosy results from major U.S. lenders that have calmed fears of a widening crisis after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last month.