The dollar rose against most major currencies after positive economic data, extending gains amid safe-haven investor demand after the Fed minutes.
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's meeting on Wednesday revealed the intention of US central bank officials to continue their policy of monetary tightening and raising interest rates in order to control inflation.
Tightening monetary policies from the US Federal Reserve and other global central banks could lead to an economic recession, thereby putting pressure on industries and demand.
Government data released on Monday showed the U.S. private sector added 235,000 jobs in December, while analysts expected 152,000 to be added.
The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell to 204,000 last week from 223,000, while analysts had expected a rise to 230,000.
On the trading front, the dollar index rose by 17:31 GMT by 0.8% to 105.1 points, and recorded a high of 105.2 points and a low of 103.9 points.