Dollar Supported by Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.12%.  The dollar is climbing today on weakness in the yen, which fell to a 9.25-month low against the dollar today on concerns the Japanese government will pursue a more expansionary fiscal policy.  Gains in the dollar are limited, as today's stock strength has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also under pressure amid signs that a resolution to the US government shutdown is nearing.  After the Senate voted 60-40 on Monday to pass a temporary ...