The dollar is up today versus both other currencies and commodities, the latter of which have U-turned lower following Friday’s rebound, led by a near 3% loss in NYMEX crude and a 3.3% dive in nickel. Stocks were mixed in Asia, and Japanese markets were closed. The greenback is showing about a 0.25% advance on the euro and yen today, and about a 0.8% gain versus the underperforming Aussie and Kiki dollars, which have declined concomitantly with commodity prices.