The dollar index, which measures the value of the US greenback against a basket of other foreign currencies, gained 14 percent so far this year. This was primarily due to the aggressive rate hike decision of the US Federal Reserve and global investors moving assets to the perceived safety of the US amid geopolitical tensions.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher as investors turn to earnings season
US markets ended higher with the S&P 500 near record levels, driven by SK Hynix’s strong Nasdaq debut and renewed momentum in AI-linked chip stocks.