Dollar's Strength Continues: US Dollar Index Climbs to 98.241 on Broad Currency Weakness

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The US Dollar gained strength in forex markets, with the Dollar Index rising 0.21%. The euro and British pound slipped against the dollar, while the yen and Swiss franc also weakened. This trend indicates increasing demand for dollar-denominated assets globally.

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2026-01-04 18:40:14

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The greenback is having a solid day in forex markets. The US Dollar Index, which tracks the dollar’s performance against six major currencies, climbed 0.21% to settle at 98.241, signaling renewed strength for the world’s reserve currency.

Breaking Down the Moves

The currency strength wasn’t evenly distributed across the board. The euro felt the most pressure, slipping to 1.1747 per dollar from 1.1767 the previous session—a notable decline for the region’s primary currency. Sterling also retreated, with the British pound sliding from 1.3507 to 1.3466 against the greenback.

Meanwhile, the dollar pressed its advantage in Asian currency pairs. Against the Japanese yen, the greenback surged to 156.49 from 156.03, marking another day of dollar dominance in that key pair. The Swiss franc similarly weakened, moving from 0.7896 to 0.7917, as investors favored dollar holdings over the traditional safe-haven currency.

The North American Picture

Closer to home, the dollar also extended gains. The Canadian dollar retreated to 1.3696 per greenback from 1.3684, while the Swedish krona continued its slide, trading at 9.1996 kronor per dollar compared to 9.1802 previously.

The overall pattern suggests broad-based dollar strength, with the US Dollar Index reflecting consistent gains across multiple currency pairs. This kind of coordinated movement typically signals strengthening demand for dollar-denominated assets in global markets.

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