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EM Dollar Index
Dollar index weighted by emerging-market trading partners.
The EM Dollar Index is currently 127.59, last updated .
127.59
1W +0.00%1M -0.21%3M -1.80%
Updated 31m agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for EM Dollar Index, blended across current macro regimes.
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The dollar is the single largest macro variable for cross-asset returns. A rising dollar tightens global financial conditions, pressures emerging-market funding, and compresses commodity prices denominated in USD. Real effective exchange rates strip out inflation differentials, revealing whether a currency is genuinely appreciating or just keeping pace with domestic price levels.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 127.59 | +0.00% |
| May 7, 2026 | 127.59 | -0.11% |
| May 6, 2026 | 127.73 | -0.59% |
| May 5, 2026 | 128.49 | -0.28% |
| May 4, 2026 | 128.85 | +0.30% |
| May 1, 2026 | 128.47 | -0.24% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 128.77 | -0.09% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 128.89 | +0.37% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 128.41 | +0.13% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 128.25 | -0.10% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 128.38 | +0.10% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 128.24 | +0.10% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 128.12 | +0.07% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 128.03 | +0.13% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 127.86 | +0.20% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 127.61 | -0.22% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 127.89 | -0.03% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 127.93 | +0.08% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 127.83 | -0.45% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 128.41 | +0.19% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 128.17 | -0.07% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 128.26 | -0.12% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 128.41 | -1.16% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 129.92 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is EM Dollar Index?
Dollar index weighted by emerging-market trading partners.
▶How does EM Dollar Index relate to fx & dollar?
EM Dollar Index is part of the FX & Dollar category. The dollar is the single largest macro variable for cross-asset returns. A rising dollar tightens global financial conditions, pressures emerging-market funding, and compresses commodity prices denominated in USD. Real effective exchange rates strip out inflation differentials, revealing whether a currency is genuinely appreciating or just keeping pace with domestic price levels.
▶How often is EM Dollar Index updated?
EM Dollar Index is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source EM Dollar Index data?
Convex sources EM Dollar Index data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the EM Dollar Index chart page?
The EM Dollar Index page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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