Singapore, September 21 (QNA) - The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against six major peers, was steady at 100.23 after gaining more than 1% last week following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, as the central bank signaled more increases could be coming.

The yen was a touch firmer at 156.64 per US dollar after dropping 2% last week. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised rates on Friday to their highest level in 31 years to 1.25%.

The euro was little changed at $1.1482, while the sterling last bought $1.339 in early trading.

The Australian dollar fetched $0.7129, while the New Zealand dollar was at $0.5721. (QNA)