The single currency slipped back on Friday following weak Bank of America earnings

The US currency snapped a four-day losing streak against the euro, rising from a 14-month low, as investors cautioned their risk activity following further corporate earnings reports.

• The dollar strengthened as Bank of America earnings fell short of expectations, sparking profit taking in the euro, as well as higher-yielding currencies.
  
• The Bank reported losses of $1 billion in the third quarter, which sent equity markets down having rallied on the more positive earnings of other major US banks and corporations earlier in the week.
  
• This report aided the dollar, strengthening haven appeal and bringing the US currency up from multi-month lows against the euro.
  
• In addition, the greenback found support as data showed that US consumer sentiment eased in October, disappointing market expectations.
  
• One analyst stated that if the pound can bounce, then the markets must be wary that the dollar can also. The bounce in the UK currency increases the risk of a broad bounce in the dollar, even if it may only be a short- term reprieve.