Global Markets
Despite the rise in crude oil prices, the USD strengthened broadly against most majors, although most currencies stayed in recent ranges, in a quiet session. The USD index rose to a session high of 77.24, just short of its highest level this year at 77.413.

Asian Markets
Asian currencies ended mixed on Wed after days of weakening, despite several central banks suspected to have sold dollars to support their local units. Korean, Thai, Indian, and Phil authorities were reported to have intervened on Wed.