Highs of the day across the board

There isn't a big catalyst for the dollar strength today but I outlined a few earlier:

  • The comments from Evans

  • Strong US wholesale data and PPI

  • Trouble in emerging markets, especially Turkey

  • It's weathered the trade war rhetoric and news remarkably well

Add another one to the list -- the US Senate just passed a symbolic motion to back a role for Congress in reviewing tariffs based on national security grounds. The vote was an overwhelming 88-11 and suggests Congress might one day stand up to Trump on trade (some of their donors would certainly like that).

Tomorrow is CPI day and that will be a major mover but for now it's a one-way street for the dollar.