Dollar Index: The Calm Before the Storm?U.S. Dollar Currency IndexTVC:DXYLegendSinceThe Dollar Index has been stuck in a tight range, but don’t mistake sideways trading for stability. Behind the scenes, traders are torn — weaker economic data and the prospect of a shutdown argue for a softer dollar, while global demand for safe havens keeps a firm bid under the greenback. That tug-of-war has kept DXY consolidating near recent highs, almost like a coiled spring waiting for a breakout. When Washington sneezes or the Fed shifts tone, the dollar won’t drift — it will lurch, and the next move could set the tone for every major market this quarter.