The Australian dollar edged higher against the US dollar, which fell along with the major US share markets on worries over the stability of the Trump administration.

At 0630 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was worth 74.31 US cents, up slightly from 74.22 US cents late on Wednesday.

It was a different story elsewhere, as the Australian dollar continued to fall against the yen and the euro.

AAP

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