Dollar Rises Amid Crude Price Increase and Stock Market Decline

The U.S. dollar index (DXY00) reached a six-week high, driven by rising crude oil prices that increased inflation expectations and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz situation. Mixed economic data showed strong manufacturing activity but weak business sentiment in Philadelphia.

By Rich Asplund Thu, May 21, 2026 at 5:36 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Dollar Rises Amid Crude Price Increase and Stock Market Decline

Topics: crude oil dollar fed policy stocks

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