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The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) tracks the dollar against a basket of six major currencies — the euro, yen, pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc. An 18-month high in late 2026 reflects capital flight from European debt markets and the Fed's resumption of rate hikes, both of which made dollar assets comparatively more attractive.
All chart values are approximate quarterly period-end or annual figures. DXY data sourced from ICE/WSJ. Treasury yields from Federal Reserve (FRED DGS10). VIX from CBOE Global Markets. French deficit data from Eurostat. The EU 3% deficit ceiling is established under the Stability and Growth Pact. Data through 2026-Q3.