US: International trade deficit expands to $96.3 billion in September

• US' international trade deficit increased by $8.1 billion in September.
• US Dollar Index remains on the back foot near 93.80.

The data published by the US Census Bureau revealed on Wednesday that the United States' international trade deficit expanded to $96.3 billion in September from $88.2 billion in August.

"Exports of goods for September were $142.2 billion, $7.0 billion less than August exports," the publication read. "Imports of goods for September were $238.4 billion, $1.1 billion more than August imports."

Market reaction

The US Dollar Index showed little to no reaction to this report and was last seen losing 0.2% on a daily basis at 93.78.