The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the there were 4.8 million job openings on the last business day in August, the highest rate since January 2001. There has been a positive trend in this data point, and it has accelerated since Q2 2014.(click to enlarge; source: forexfactory.com)You can get more details of the report here: JOLTS News Release The currency market reacted by holding off further USD-losses. The USDX shows that price has reversed last Friday's NFP-boost. Then the index started ranging from 85.65-86.10. The JOLTS report helped the USDX hold above that 85.65 low. A break above 86.10 will be needed to revive a bullish bias. Otherwise, there is still downside pressure toward the 85.45 low on the month. We can also see that the 85.50 represents some common lows going back a few weeks (USDX 1H Chart 10/7) If price reaches that 85.50 area, a rising trendline from August might come in play, as seen in the 4H chart. A break below 85.45 therefore can signal a price top and at least a short-term reversal against USD-strength. (USDX Daily Chart 10/7)