# WSJ Dollar Index Rises - WSJ

> The WSJ Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against 16 currencies, rose 0.1 percent on the day but has fallen 3.1 percent so far in 2018. The report reflects a continued dollar decline after heavy losses earlier in the year.

- Date: 2018-02-01 · published 2018-02-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/66718-wsj-dollar-index-rises-wsj
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker dollar tends to support US commodity prices by making exports cheaper for foreign buyers, though this single-day move is small. It is routine currency market commentary.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: neutral

## Sources

- wsj.com: https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-fixes-yuan-at-strongest-level-against-dollar-since-aug-2015-1517449349

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