The dollar index (DXY00) Friday rose by +0.49%. The dollar rallied Friday as political uncertainty in Germany weighs on the euro after German Chancellor Scholz called for a snap election in January. The dollar extended its gains Friday after the University of Michigan US Nov consumer sentiment index rose more than expected to a 7-month high. Lower T-note yields on Friday and strength in stocks limited the upside in the dollar. The University of Michigan US Nov consumer sentiment index rose +2.5 to a 7-month high of 73.0, stronger than expectations of 71.0. The University of Michigan US Nov inf…