The six currencies which are included in the US dollar index are America’s major trading partners. The index has been replaced only once when the Euro replaced German Mark, French Franc, Italian Lira, Dutch Guilder and the Belgian Franc.
Global Markets | European shares fall again as Mideast war drags on
European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict. A