The dollar continued its strengthening for a second day, pressuring all G-10 currencies; the Japanese yen slumped for a fourth session to its weakest level since March before paring losses.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose about 0.6% in two days.
USD/JPY strengthened 0.4% to 150.89. It reached its Tuesday session high of 151.03, a level last seen on March 28. Further gains in the pair would put the March high of 151.30 in sight.
EUR/USD fell 0.4% to 1.167, falling for the fourth time in five days.
GBP/USD fell 0.6% to 1.3407 after two days of gains.
USD/CAD rose 0.1% to 1.3955.
US data on Tuesday includes the New York Fed's 1-year inflation expectations and consumer credit. The government shutdown delayed the release of statistics including the trade balance, exports, and imports.
The Fed's Bostic, Bowman, Miran, and Kashkari are scheduled to speak on Tuesday (alg).
Source: Bloomberg.com
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