The US Dollar has shown significant strength recently, with the US Dollar Index rising by 4.2% over the past four weeks. This upward trend is reflected in the currency's performance, as it has traded higher from the open to close on 18 of the last 20 trading days. Additionally, the $USDBRL exchange rate has increased by 4.4% so far this month, nearing its upper range since April 2020. The implications of a stronger dollar on the stock market have been mixed; while it may benefit sectors with high domestic exposure, it could negatively impact those with significant international exposure.