Dollar Sips as Euro Recovers on Lagarde Comments

Group 1: Dollar Index and Economic Indicators - The dollar index (DXY00) is down by -0.02%, influenced by positive comments from ECB President Lagarde which strengthened the euro and negatively impacted the dollar [1] - The ongoing US government shutdown is bearish for the dollar, with potential negative implications for the US economy if prolonged [1] - The US September NFIB small business optimism index fell -2.0 to 98.8, below expectations of 100.6, indicating weaker small business sentiment [3] Group 2: US-China Trade Relations - The US-China trade conflict has escalated, with China sanctioning five US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Co., reflecting ongoing tit-for-tat measures [3] - The trade tensions have broader implications for the global economy, as vessels are responsible for over 80% of international trade [3] Group 3: Eurozone Economic Outlook - The euro is up by +0.10% after recovering from early losses, supported by ECB President Lagarde's optimistic remarks about the Eurozone economy [4] - The German October ZEW expectations of economic growth survey rose +2.0 to 39.3, although this was weaker than the expected 41.1 [5] - Political uncertainty in France, with a potential no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Lecornu, is putting pressure on the euro [5]