Dollar slightly softer vs euro; yen firm

The dollar edged down against the euro on Tuesday and market players pondered whether the U.S. currency could sustain its gains from its recent rally on the back of smaller U.S. job

FTSE climbs 0.4 pct; oils and miners up

Britain's top share index moved 0.4 percent higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in Asia, as energy majors and mining stocks were in demand, while Friends Provident rose on an improved takeover offer