The USD is adding on points pretty much across the majors board. I was going to blame the AUD/USD fall on the retail sales data, which, at the margin, adds to the case for an RBA rate cuit next week. Its playing a role but the broader move is a higher USD anyway. Apart from what has already boon posted there is no fresh news nor data. ---USD/JPY update: This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.