The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced significant movement following the release of strong September payroll data. The index, which was last at 101.90, saw an increase of 0.25% on October 3. On October 4, the index jumped by 0.589%, setting it up for its biggest one-day gain in four months. The dollar's strength was reflected against other major currencies, with the Euro dropping 0.5%, Sterling falling 0.25%, and the Dollar/Yen pair rising 1% to 148.0. The DXY is now hovering near its highest level since mid-August. The EURUSD and USDJPY charts are of particular interest ahead of the US jobs report.