How many hours a day are US dollar index futures traded?

US Dollar Index futures are traded for 21 hours a day on the ICE platform. Electronic Trading Hours (Sun - Fri) *The trading platform is available 30 minutes before the opening for order entry. Four months in the March/June/September/December quarterly expiration cycle

What is the US Dollar Index (USDX)?

The U.S. dollar index (USDX) is a measure of the value of the U.S. dollar relative to a basket of foreign currencies. The USDX was established by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 1973 after the dissolution of the Bretton Woods Agreement. It is now maintained by ICE Data Indices, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

What is USDX & how does it work?

In a single transaction the USDX enables market participants to monitor moves in the value of the US dollar relative to a basket of world currencies, as well as hedge their portfolios against the risk of a move in the dollar. US Dollar Index futures are traded for 21 hours a day on the ICE platform.

How did the Dollar Index perform on Wednesday?

Check out our U.S. Dollar Index Historical Prices page. The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.34%. The dollar Wednesday rose moderately and found support on better-than-expected U.S. economic news on Oct retail sales and the Nov Empire manufacturing survey. Also, higher T-note yields on Wednesday benefited the dollar.