NEW YORK—The dollar was lower against most major currencies Wednesday on mixed economic reports that showed more stable manufacturing activity and a rise in pending home sales.

Investors were also awaiting data on unemployment for June to be released Thursday, as well as an interest rate decision by the European Central Bank.

The 16-nation euro bought $1.4148 in late New York trading, up from the $1.4042 it bought late Tuesday. The British pound inched up to $1.6474 from $1.6462.

The National Association of Realtors, meanwhile, said pending home sales rose f...

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