## A Sterling Week for the Dollar: Highs Amidst Uncertainty The dollar index [DXY](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/ICEUS-DXY/) rose by +0.35% on Friday, marking a notable 2-week high. This gain was fuelled by unexpected global tensions and economic uncertainties. ### Trade Tensions Boost the Dollar The climb in the dollar was not without reason. Last Thursday, President Trump announcedDollar Rises Amid Concerns Over Tariffs and Global Tensions