The USD is trading firm on the day and week and underlying momentum signals are leaning bullish but beyond that, there are some softer technical signals creeping into longer-term price action in the DXY, suggesting markets may be turning a bit less constructive on the USD overall after its early year rally.

At the very least, the USD needs more support from higher yields and/or stronger data to advance from here – and solid US Treasury auctions this week suggest investors are happy to participate with the 10Y yield nearing recent highs around 4.20%.