The dollar rose on Thursday, rebounding from a slide as U.S. labor market kept tightening and inflation continued to rise, suggesting steady economic growth that could push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in June. The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against six major rivals, firmed 0.40 percent to 100.56. The euro slid 0.49 percent at $1.0612 against the greenback. Against the yen, the dollar was up 0.07 percent at 109.08. The euro is expected to meet resistance and support against the dollar at $1.0780 and $1.0500 respectively, while the dollar is expected to meet resistance and support against the yen at 110.90 and 107.50 respectively.

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