Dollar trending higher on strong dollar Mnuchin

US Tsy Sec. Mnuchin is hitting the wires and again,  supports strong USD as long-term interest of US. The dollar has hardened on the comment. 

DXY spot is now at 89.1400 and is ticking higher with the day's range of between 88.9120-89.6370. USD/JPY has rallied to 108.88 from a 10 min low of 108.63.

Further comments:

• Open to Bipartisan solutions on debt ceiling statute.
• Favours free FX mkts without intervention.
• Will be sanctions that come out of Russia report.