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.
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Indian equities extended losses for a fifth straight session, pressured by elevated oil prices and persistent FII outflows. Despite intraday recovery, sentiment remains weak amid