Currency strategists in dolar investing highlight a 0.4% appreciation in the USD against the euro, pressuring multinationals’ Q2 earnings forecasts. Energy sector equities, particularly refiners, gained on cheaper import costs from stronger dollar positions. Why a nominee: “After a successful career in high-tech in Silicon Valley, (she) chose to serve the most ‘invisible and insignificant’ segment of society,” said Ritu Marwah. The dolar investing narrative this week includes robust inflows into defensive sectors, bank stocks leading with average 1.9% gains. Trade-weighted dollar gains tempered global equity enthusiasm but sustained US market confidence. In dolar investing trendwatch, short-term Treasury bill yields climbed to 5.14%, reinforcing defensive equity plays. Retail sector shares softened on projected import price hikes from sustained dollar firmness.