The U.S. Dollar fell against most major currencies in overnight trading as investor appetite for risk increased while tensions over Irish debt issues eased. Pressure increased on the Dollar amid optimism that a bailout for Ireland will prevent contagion across the Euro region’s debt markets.

The U.S. Dollar is trading higher this morning against most major currencies except the Japanese Yen as traders have turned against risk and are seeking shelter in lower yielding assets. The overnight strength in the Dollar is being attributed to heavy selling pressure on the Euro and British Pound.