U.S. Dollar Index Moves Down

The September U.S. Dollar Index is trading at 96.72, down 1.00. Trading has become brisk and fast paced.

The second quarter Employment cost Index came out at up 0.2 percent versus up 2.6 percent in the first quarter.

The Chicago PMI survey is set for release at 9:45 a.m. ET and the Michigan Consumer Sentiment final reading for July is due out at 10:00 a.m. ET.