Glossary Letter: U

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is a measure of the US dollar’s value against a basket of major currencies, often used as a quick gauge of broad USD strength or weakness.
USD strength describes periods where the US dollar appreciates broadly against other currencies, often driven by yields, policy expectations, growth differentials, and global risk sentiment.
The underlying is the reference instrument whose price movement a derivative contract tracks.
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