The US dollar index reached its lowest level in the last 5 weeks The US dollar index reached its lowest level in the last 5 weeks in the middle of the great achievements of the Democrats in the midterm elections. The US dollar index fell below 101.5 units on Wednesday and reached its lowest level in the last five weeks. Investors evaluated the results of the mid-term elections, which showed the great achievements of the Democrats, and based on that this record was set. On the other hand, markets are looking at the prospect of Democrats taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which would likely lead to a legislative impasse that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to advance his economic agenda and rein in federal spending.