REUTERS

The shared currency was traded at $1.1529 late Monday in New York, compared with $1.1447 late Friday, according to Market Watch.

The shared currency extended its gains after a reading on U.S. manufacturing sector activity in April came in weaker than expected, suggesting that a rebound in March was not sustained. It also found some support earlier after a reading on eurozone manufacturing sector activity in April was revised higher, according to the report.