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Dollar Index (DXY)

A measure of the U.

Definition

A measure of the U.S. dollar's value against a basket of six major currencies like the euro and yen. When DXY goes up, the dollar is strengthening and risk assets like crypto tend to fall. Crypto traders watch DXY closely because a weak dollar usually means more money flowing into Bitcoin.

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Fiat Currency

Government-issued money that isn't backed by a physical commodity like gold.

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The central bank of the United States that sets monetary policy.

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How central banks manage money supply and interest rates to influence the economy.

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One hundredth of a percentage point (0.

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A digital form of a country's official currency issued and controlled by its central bank.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of average price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services.

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