U.S. Dollar Index New Contract Highs Ahead of Data

The March U.S. Dollar Index is trading at 102.16, up 1.16. The March U.S. Dollar Index set new contract highs today. Trading is brisk and some general buying is occurring. Market chatter about the Federal Reserve rate decision is making the rounds. Talk about U.S. economic data due out Thursday is showing up. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to report consumer inflation data (CPI) at 8:30 a.m. ET.The Department of Labor's weekly jobless claims figures are due out at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Phily Fed manufacturing survey is due out at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Empire manufacturing activity survey is set for release at 8:30 a.m. ET.