Global currency markets showed mixed movement, with the U.S. Dollar Index easing while several major currencies strengthened.
The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.27% to 97.68, reflecting mild weakness in the greenback. In contrast, the Euro Currency Index rose 0.27% to 118.12, while the British Pound Currency Index gained 0.62% to 136.13, marking one of the stronger moves among major currencies.
The Swiss Franc Currency Index advanced 0.29% to 128.89, indicating steady safe-haven demand, while the Japanese Yen Currency Index edged slightly lower by 0.03% to 63.66.
Commodity-linked currencies outperformed. The Australian Dollar Currency Index jumped 1.15% to 70.11, and the New Zealand Dollar Currency Index climbed 1.06% to 60.16, reflecting improved global risk appetite. The Canadian Dollar Currency Index also strengthened 0.19% to 73.10.
Overall, the softer dollar and strength in risk-sensitive currencies point to improving global sentiment and broad-based participation across currency markets.
