The EUR/USD declined slightly despite broadly softer US data, which pressured the greenback. However, mixed Fed commentary and continued positive sentiment also influenced the pair.
The British pound edged higher after the Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% over uncertainty on when there might be further cuts.
The USD/JPY moved sharply higher after the Bank of Japan increased interest rates by 25 basis points, although positive market sentiment undermined the appeal of the safe haven yen.
Gold prices climbed, boosted by expectations for further interest rate cuts due to softer than expected US employment and inflation data.
US S&P 500 stocks ended the week higher as markets priced in two interest rate cuts next year and major tech company Micron posted much stronger than expected earnings results.
Oil prices dropped to a four year low before paring some losses towards the end of the week as Washington continued to pressure Russia and Ukraine to sign a peace deal.