The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell back below the 100 mark on May 21, 2025, indicating a decline in the dollar's value. Meanwhile, Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares experienced a notable drop, closing down 2.3% at $203.25. The decline followed news that OpenAI acquired Jony Ive's startup and plans to debut AI devices designed by Ive in 2026. The market reacted negatively to this development, with Apple shares falling to session lows and continuing downward pressure throughout the day. Some market observers expressed skepticism about the success of the upcoming OpenAI and Jony Ive collaboration on AI devices.