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The dollar index (DXY00) this morning fell back from a 2-week high and is down -0.05%. The dollar today gave up early gains and turned lower as bond yields dipped from weaker-than-expected US economic news on Mar JOLTS job openings and the Apr ISM manufacturing index. The dollar today initially moved higher after the stronger-than-expected Apr ADM employment report. The dollar is also supported by expectations that the FOMC and Fed Chair Powell this afternoon will signal the Fed will keep interest rates higher for longer. Weekly US MBA mortgage applications fell -2.3% in the week ended April 2…