Rising U.S. Wages: Will the Dollar Dominate in Forex This September?

The U.S. job market is back in the spotlight—this time with a focus on wages, not just jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is about to release its latest report on labor costs, officially called the Employment Cost Index (ECI). This number tracks how much businesses are paying their workers, and for Forex traders, it’s a powerful clue about inflation, interest rates, and the strength of the U.S. Dollar (USD).