The average adult American male (20 years and older) is 195.5 pounds, according to the CDC. As with height, averages vary by racial and ethnic groups. For example, the average adult non-Hispanic white male weighs 199.2 pounds, and the average adult non-Hispanic black male weighs 199.4.
Following this report, the US dollar index fell more than 1% to as low as $93.51, its weakest level in four months. The euro, meanwhile, strengthened to as much as $1.137 against the dollar.And after opening the session higher, US stocks were losing steam in afternoon trading, with the Dow and S&P 500 turning negative and the Nasdaq up just 3 points. Here's a chart showing the dollar's drop after the retail sales report: FinViz.he euro, meanwhile, strengthened to as much as $1.137 against the dollar. And after opening the session higher, US stocks were losing steam in afternoon trading, with the Dow and S&P 500 turning negative and the Nasdaq up just 3 points. Here's a chart showing the dollar's drop after the retail sales report:
The dollar is doing well versus the euro but it's stuck in the middle versus other major currencies, Serebriakov said, adding that countries such as New Zealand, Canada and Australia -- which are benefiting from booming commodity markets -- have currencies that are more attractive than the dollar.r not. The euro and dollar are more currency chumps than champs lately. Sure, the dollar has strengthened against the euro in recent weeks as Europe's debt crisis continues to fester. But there are many reasons to dislike both currencies.