The dollar traded steady as an ongoing U.S. government shutdown meant the key nonfarm payrolls report was unlikely to be released Friday as scheduled. ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the dollar has become a crowded trade, indicating a high level of investment in dollar-denominated assets [1] - Large institutions do not perceive a "sell-off of the U.S." trade, suggesting confidence in the U.S. economy and its financial markets [1]