Decrease in dollar prices

The dollar took a defensive position today, Monday, before the issuance of a set of American economic data, which is expected to clarify the interest rate path to the Federal Reserve, in light of the escalation of fears of the possibility of partial closure of the US government.

The dollar fell 0.2% against the yen to 149.24 yen, after it rose by more than 1% last week. The euro also rose 0.15% to $ 1.1717, and the pound sterling 0.11% to $ 1.3418. Investors focus on the risk of stopping government activities from Wednesday, if Congress fails to approve financing legislation before the end of the current fiscal year on Tuesday, which may hinder the issuance of vital data such as the non -agricultural job report expected on Friday.