Group 1 - The US dollar index (DXY) has increased sharply by nearly 40 points, currently reported at 99.54 [1] - Non-US currencies have generally declined, with the euro to US dollar (EUR/USD) and the British pound to US dollar (GBP/USD) both dropping over 40 points [1] - The US dollar to Japanese yen (USD/JPY) has risen by more than 50 points in a short time [1]