Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index (DTWEXBGS)
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Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index (FRED series DTWEXBGS) is a daily foreign exchange indicator measured in index jan 2006=100. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 2006.
Why it matters: Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the foreign exchange complex. Currency moves captured by this series affect trade competitiveness, corporate earnings translation, and global capital flows.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single daily print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 2006, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
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Recent Data
| Date | Value (Index Jan 2006=100) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | 120.08 | +0.72 |
| June 4, 2026 | 119.36 | -0.02 |
| June 3, 2026 | 119.38 | +0.35 |
| June 2, 2026 | 119.04 | -0.13 |
| June 1, 2026 | 119.17 | +0.29 |
| May 29, 2026 | 118.88 | -0.15 |
| May 28, 2026 | 119.03 | -0.15 |
| May 27, 2026 | 119.18 | +0.01 |
| May 26, 2026 | 119.17 | -0.12 |
| May 22, 2026 | 119.29 | -0.08 |
| May 21, 2026 | 119.37 | +0.21 |
| May 20, 2026 | 119.16 | -0.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index today?
The latest value of Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index (DTWEXBGS) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index updated?
Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index is reported daily (Daily). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index mean?
A sustained rise in Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index signals strengthening readings in this foreign exchange measure, in index jan 2006=100. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the DTWEXBGS data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID DTWEXBGS. History is available back to 2006.
Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Nominal Broad U.S. Dollar Index (DTWEXBGS). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 8, 2026.