The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.18% to 92.482

On Monday, the U.S. dollar recovered from an almost three-month low versus a basket of other currencies as the U.S.business activity expanded faster in over five years in November and after the index touched strong technical support.

Significantly, IHS Markit’s manufacturing and services sector purchasing managers’ indexes exceeded even the most optimistic estimates in a Reuters poll. According to the poll, both would level off, offering a counterweight to data suggesting that economic momentum decreased after the Q3 rebound from a historic fall last spring.

According to managing director at global currency analysis at Action Economics, Ronald Simpson, the dollar turned broadly higher in New York on Monday. The better Markit PMI outcomes provided the main driver.

The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.18% and settled at 92.482, while in the previous session, it fell 92.013, the lowest number since September 1. Besides, the euro dropped 0.10% and touched $1.1844.

Furthermore, the dollar increased o.63$ against the safe-haven Japanese yen to 104.475 yen.

On Monday, after AstraZeneca, a British–Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company, announced that its coronavirus vaccine could be more than 90% effective. Moreover, a stronger risk appetite dented the appeal of the U.S. currency.

Analysts announced that a conclusive break on the dollar index under support at near 92 could lead to new weakness.

The chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, Matthew Maley, made an announcement, according to which he would wait for confirmation that any break is significant before assuming the more weakness. However, he added that if the index drops under 92, it is going to be very bearish for the U.S. dollar on a technical basis.

The greenback is expected to underperform next year

According to many analysts, the greenback is expected to underperform next year when global growth is likely to improve as vaccines against the novel covid-19 are rolled out.

The sterling may be among the best performers against the U.S. dollar as it profits from faster international extension and moves past Brexit worries that have declined the currency.

Another vital thing to mention is that the British pound boosted 0.29% and settled at $1.3322 amid hopes over coronavirus vaccines. Sterling was increased as investors bet Britain and the European Union would clinch a Brexit trade deal.

Furthermore, the U.S. dollar index dropped after the Wall Street Journal published that U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nominate former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to become the next Treasury Secretary.