
The US Dollar Index rose to weekly highs above 102 as investors moved toward the dollar amid a technology-led selloff in global equities. Traders were also positioning for October's US payrolls report, with recent labour-market indicators strengthening expectations for a firm result.
Risk aversion and expectations of resilient US employment supported the dollar ahead of the data release. A stronger dollar can make dollar-priced feed and agricultural imports more expensive for non-US buyers.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
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