The DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) measures the strength of the U.S. dollar against a basket of major world currencies — mainly the euro, yen, pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc.
What it tells you:
• If DXY rises → The dollar is getting stronger overall.
• If DXY falls → The dollar is weakening.
Why DXY matters:
• It reflects global demand for the U.S. dollar.
• It reacts to U.S. interest rate decisions, inflation data, recession fears, geopolitical tensions, etc.
• Traders and investors use it to gauge the dollar’s trend — helping in decisions like shorting EUR/USD, buying gold, or trading commodities.
What it tells you:
• If DXY rises → The dollar is getting stronger overall.
• If DXY falls → The dollar is weakening.
Why DXY matters:
• It reflects global demand for the U.S. dollar.
• It reacts to U.S. interest rate decisions, inflation data, recession fears, geopolitical tensions, etc.
• Traders and investors use it to gauge the dollar’s trend — helping in decisions like shorting EUR/USD, buying gold, or trading commodities.
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Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.