Reuters is reporting that the US Senate has voted to approve the bill to avert a government shutdown over the weekend.
The US government funding bill was passed in the Senate by 68-29 votes.
Early Asia, the funding bill was passed in the House of Representatives, which will keep the government afloat until February 18. The bill will now be sent to US President Biden for signing.
The US dollar index remains unfazed by the above comments, currently trading flat at 96.20. Traders await the US NFP for fresh impetus.