U.S. Dollar Index Trading Lower, Case Shiller Prices Ease

The September U.S. Dollar Index is trading at 97.11, down 0.21. The U.S. dollar index is trading rangebound and in the middle of the session range. Market chatter about U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve monetary policy is making the rounds. The Case-Shiller home price index rose 0.9 percent in May versus a 1.1 percent rise in April. Year over year prices eased to a 5.2 percent rise from a 5.4 percent rise in April. Markit's services PMI (purchasing managers survey) ) is due out at 9:45 a.m. ET.