
The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.32%. The dollar is moving higher today after the Trump administration signaled an openness to a trade deal with China, dampening trade tensions. Today's sharp rebound in stocks is limiting demand for the dollar in terms of liquidity.
The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar. The longer the shutdown is maintained, the more likely the US economy will suffer, a negative factor for the dollar.