Dollar Steady as U.S. Shutdown Looms; Aussie Gains on Inflation Outlook

The U.S. dollar held firm Tuesday ahead of a possible government shutdown that could delay this week’s jobs report. Meanwhile, the Australian dollar strengthened after the Reserve Bank adopted a cautious stance on inflation, boosting expectations that policymakers may keep rates higher for longer.

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