A strong hike signal would be the dollar's best friend

The US dollar is catching a broad bid after USD/JPY finally chopped through the bids in the 123.50/60 zone.

Aside from that, the dollar buying is most prominent against AUD, NZD and the euro.

I understand the temptation to buy US dollars ahead of the FOMC minutes. If the minutes are hawkish, it's a very strong signal of a December rate hike. If the minutes are neutral, then it changes nothing because the non-farm payrolls report came after the meeting.