U.S. Dollar Index Higher, IBD Economic Optimism Index Improves

The March U.S. Dollar Index is trading at 102.82, up 0.82. The U.S. Dollar Index is trading near the session highs. Market talk about global headline news and comments from policy makers is ongoing. The Investor's Business Daily January Economic Optimism Index rose to 55.6 versus 54.8 in December. It was the best level since November 2006. The personal financial outlook index rose 2.5 points to 62.3.