U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is a measure of the dollar vs. six major foreign currencies

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I you are interested … The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is a measure of the U.S. dollar’s value relative to a basket of six major foreign currencies. The index was established in 1973 with a base value of 100, and it tracks the dollar’s strength or weakness over time.

DXY Currency Weightings (Current Allocation)

The DXY is heavily euro-centric, with the euro making up more than half of the index. Here’s the approximate breakdown:

1. Euro (EUR) – 57.6%
2. Japanese Yen (JPY) – 13.6%
3. British Pound (GBP) – 11.9%
4. Canadian Dollar (CAD) – 9.1%
5. Swedish Krona (SEK) – 4.2%
6. Swiss Franc (CHF) – 3.6%

Key Takeaways

• The index is heavily influenced by the euro, meaning fluctuations in the EUR/USD exchange rate significantly impact DXY.
• The Japanese yen and British pound are the next most influential currencies.
• China’s yuan (CNY) and emerging market currencies are not included, despite their growing importance in global trade.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.