greenback

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Dollar Index —which measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of currencies—climbed 0.5%.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A stronger greenback makes precious metals more expensive as they’re priced in U.S. dollars.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The rupee has hit new lows against the dollar, as a flight-to-safety buoys the greenback and rattles emerging-market currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The greenback strengthened against most other currencies on Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

I wouldn’t do it even if Anatole paid me in greenback American dollars.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver