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U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)
What is U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)?
Weighted index of the dollar against six major currencies.
Why it matters
Dollar strength/weakness drives EM asset performance and commodity pricing.
How to read prints
When it rises
Dollar strengthening; tightens global financial conditions, pressures EM and commodities.
When it falls
Dollar weakening; eases global conditions, supports EM and commodities.
Frequently asked
What is the DXY?⌄
The U.S. Dollar Index measures the dollar against a basket of six developed-market currencies: EUR (57.6%), JPY (13.6%), GBP (11.9%), CAD (9.1%), SEK (4.2%), CHF (3.6%).
Why does DXY matter to U.S. equities?⌄
A stronger dollar pressures S&P 500 earnings (40%+ are international), commodity prices, and EM equity returns.
What drives DXY?⌄
Real rate differentials vs. other developed markets, global risk appetite (safe-haven flows), and Fed policy expectations.
How does DXY relate to commodity prices?⌄
Most commodities are priced in dollars. A stronger DXY mechanically pressures gold, oil, and base metal prices, all else equal.
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Monitor U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) in real time on Rates & Curves, alongside regime classification, transmission mapping, and cross-asset context.
| Source | ICE |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Category | Currency |
| FRED Series | DTWEXBGS |
| Unit | index |
| Related Module | Rates & Curves |
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