The US dollar fell to its lowest in nearly a week after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, according to reports.
Several officials on the Federal Reserve's policy committee voted for an interest rate increase during the latest meeting.
According to bearish market views, interest rates will only be lowered going forward.
The US national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, according to unverified figures.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen to over $50,000, based on unconfirmed data.