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Dollar Index

The dollar index (DXY) measures the US dollar against six major currencies, dominated by the euro. A strong dollar usually weighs on crypto, gold and emerging markets.

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Ticker: DXY
Category: Indices & macro
Type: Currency
Group: Macro & Dominance
Trading hours: Market sessions

What is Dollar Index?

The dollar index (DXY) measures the US dollar against six major currencies, dominated by the euro. A strong dollar usually weighs on crypto, gold and emerging markets. A currency pair shows how much of one currency buys another. The FX market is the most liquid in the world.

How Dollar Index works and what gives it value

Interest-rate differentials, relative growth and capital flows explain most trends. A strong dollar usually weighs on crypto and commodities.

What moves the price of Dollar Index

◆Central-bank rate differentials
◆Relative inflation
◆Trade balance
◆Risk aversion

Key metrics to watch

◆Policy rates
◆2-year bond yields
◆Speculative positioning

Risks specific to Dollar Index

◆Central-bank intervention
◆Geopolitical shocks

How to analyse Dollar Index on GraphTrade

Daily and 4h. Open the DXY chart, add the indicators below, compare Dollar Index with similar assets in Performance and ask the AI Compass to explain the latest move with news and macro context.

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◆ FAQ

What is Dollar Index (DXY)?

The dollar index (DXY) measures the US dollar against six major currencies, dominated by the euro. A strong dollar usually weighs on crypto, gold and emerging markets.

Why is Dollar Index going up or down today?

The main drivers are: central-bank rate differentials, relative inflation, trade balance, risk aversion. The AI Compass cross-references these with today's news.

Which indicators work best on Dollar Index?

Daily and 4h.

What are the risks of Dollar Index?

Central-bank intervention ; Geopolitical shocks.

How do I follow Dollar Index in real time?

Open the free GraphTrade chart for DXY: price updates live, with all indicators.

How do I add Dollar Index to my portfolio?

Click « Add to portfolio » on this page: the asset joins your active portfolio.

Is this investment advice?

No. GraphTrade provides information and analysis tools only.