The dollar index closed down 0.16 percent to 101.02 against a basket of currencies on Monday on geopolitical jitters about the French presidential election, escalating tensions in Syria and growing unease about North Korea, despite that Fed Chair Janet Yellen struck a cautious note, saying it would be appropriate to gradually raise rates if the economy continued to perform strongly. The euro rose 0.05 percent at $1.0593 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar was down 0.11 percent at 110.93. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.0780 and $1.0480 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 112.60 and 108.60 respectively.

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