U.S. Dollar Index Declines 0.19% Against Major Currencies

The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against six major currencies, fell by 0.19% on May 29, closing at 99.02. According to ChainCatcher, the euro rose to 1.1648 dollars from 1.1629 dollars in the previous trading session. The British pound increased to 1.344 dollars from 1.343 dollars. The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, trading at 159.26 yen compared to 159.51 yen previously. It also fell against the Swiss franc, trading at 0.7841 francs from 0.7868 francs, and against the Canadian dollar, trading at 1.3784 Canadian dollars from 1.3835 Canadian dollars. Additionally, the dollar declined against the Swedish krona, trading at 9.2551 krona from 9.2972 krona.