The U.S. dollar drew strength from rising Treasury yields on Thursday, adding pressure to the pound and euro, while the yen edged up from recent lows, and the market waited for clarity on possible Trump tariffs.

Retail sales rose across all sectors in November, prompting fresh fear that the Reserve Bank may pause any pending interest rate cuts.Australian retail turnover rose 0.8% for the month, according to figures released on Thursday morning by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Australia retail activity jumped in November, supported by Black Friday sales and widespread discounting ahead of Christmas.

Australian retail sales had the biggest increase in 10 months in November as Black Friday discounting drew cost-conscious shoppers, but even so they missed forecasts suggesting consumer demand remains subdued.

Australian Retailers Association's Chief Industry Officer Fleur Brown says Black Friday sales were a “big winner” for retail sales last year.