The dollar’s index against a basket of six major currencies held steady at 92.417 .DXY. That was down from a peak of 92.834 set on Wednesday, the greenback’s strongest level since late December.
The dollar index has climbed more than 0.9 percent so far this week, putting it on track for a third straight weekly gain.
The euro held steady at $1.1987 EUR=, staying above a near four-month low of $1.1938 set on Wednesday.
The U.S. dollar eased 0.1 percent to 109.08 yen JPY=, down from a three-month high of 110.05 yen struck on Wednesday.
The elections are viewed as a gauge of public support for May as she faces a possible revolt in parliament over her strategy for leaving the European Union.
Results showed May was likely to avoid the kind of widespread losses that would dramatically weaken her authority over Conservative lawmakers ahead of key tests of her plans to take Britain out of the EU customs union as it quits the EU.
The overall tally, not due until 1900 GMT, will offer the most complete snapshot of public opinion since an election last year in which the Conservatives suffered unexpected losses, leaving May weakened and her party arguing openly about Brexit.
Non-farm payrolls probably increased by 192,000 jobs last month, according to a Reuters survey of economists. Payrolls rose by 103,000 positions in March, the smallest gain in six months, which economists dismissed as payback after unseasonably mild weather boosted hiring by 326,000 jobs in February.
Trade representatives from the U.S. and China entered a second day of trade discussions on Friday, as the world's two largest economies sought to find a way to stave off global concerns of a full-blown trade war.
The discussions, led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, are expected to cover a wide range of U.S. complaints about alleged unfair trade practices in Beijing. A major breakthrough deal to fundamentally change China's economic stance was widely viewed as highly unlikely.
Brent crude oil futures were at $73.37 per barrel, down 25 cents, or 0.3 percent, from their last close after touching a intraday high of $73.80 per barrel in early morning trading. Brent futures for July delivery are set for a weekly drop of 0.5 percent.
Reference: Reuters, CNBC
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