Dollar Mixed in Foreign Trading

The U.S. dollar was mixed in European trading Monday. Gold prices rose.

In Tokyo, the dollar closed at 129.10 yen, down 0.55 yen from Friday. Later, in Europe, the dollar was quoted at 129.30 yen.

Markets in New York and London were closed for national holidays.

In European trading, the British pound rose to $1.819 from $1.816 late Friday.

Other dollar rates at midday in Europe, compared to late Friday’s rates, included: 1.615 German marks, down from 1.617; 1.486 Swiss francs, down from 1.489; 5.435 French francs, up from 5.433; 1,216.55 Italian lire, down from 1,217.75, and 1.199 Canadian dollars, up from 1.196.

In Zurich, gold traded at a bid price of $338.30, up from $337.50 late Friday. A later rate was not available.

In Hong Kong, gold rose $1.30 an ounce to close at $338.91.

Commodities markets in New York and London were closed.