U.S. Major and Broad Index
This dollar index is called the Major Index and consists of seven currencies: the euro, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc, British pound, Australia dollar, Japanese yen, and Swedish krona. The value of the Major dollar Index is derived by its value of trade weights in the Broader dollar Index that consists of 26 nations that includes the seven currencies in the Major Index. For the Major dollar Index, weights are distributed as follows:
| Country (Currency) | Weight |
| Euro zone (euro) | 17.792 |
| Canada (dollar) | 14.701 |
| Japan (yen) | 8.265 |
| United Kingdom (pound) | 4.133 |
| Switzerland (franc) | 1.535 |
| Australia (dollar) | 1.280 |
| Sweden (krona) | 0.961 |
Rates are released as mid rates. For the Broader Index, weights are issued ...
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