Dollar Index Rises 0.17% Against Major Currencies

The dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar against six major currencies, increased by 0.17% on May 22, closing at 99.257, according to ChainCatcher. The euro fell to 1.1612 dollars from the previous day's 1.1631 dollars. The British pound decreased to 1.3426 dollars from 1.3442 dollars. Meanwhile, the dollar rose against the Japanese yen, reaching 159.08 yen compared to 158.84 yen the day before. The dollar also strengthened against the Swiss franc, trading at 0.7874 francs, up from 0.7868 francs. Additionally, the dollar appreciated against the Canadian dollar, reaching 1.3783 dollars from 1.3749 dollars, and against the Swedish krona, rising to 9.3501 krona from 9.3324 krona.