Economy
Add as a preferred source on GoogleReuters separately reported the index at 101.87, down 0.17%, on Oct. 16.
The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.22% intraday and crossed 102 on Oct. 19, remaining below previously cited readings of 109 in Jan. 2025 and 114 in Sept. 2022.
The index had not reached 101 between July 30 and Sept. 23, when it returned to that level.
Reuters separately reported the index at 101.87 on Oct. 16, down 0.17%. That figure appeared in EconoTimes’ earlier market coverage, three days before the latest move.
The RBA’s reference rate was ¥109.67 on Oct. 16. China also reported faster third-quarter growth, though the data do not establish what drove the currency move.
ING values the euro at $1.137 to $1.139 in the short term. France’s proposed 2027 budget projects a higher debt-interest bill.
Treasury data show $1.47 trillion in net foreign purchases of U.S. equities and corporate bonds in the 12 months through August.
