US Dollar

The United States is bracing for a potential acceleration in inflation, with a significant depreciation of the dollar now identified as a key contributing factor, according to a new analysis by Torsten Sløk, the chief economist at Apollo. What Happened: As per Sløk’s analysis, a 10%...

As the greenback crawls through one of its worst first-half performances in decades, investors are seeking both yield and shelter in global fixed income markets. The U.S. dollar has been under pressure, dragged down by increasing political uncertainty, lower-than-expected economic data, and a...

President Donald Trump's relentless criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a calculated move to weaken the U.S. dollar, according to Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research. What Happened: Trump's attacks on Powell aim to pressure the Fed chair into cutting interest rates or...

The U.S. dollar has quietly lost nearly 10% of its value in 2025 – and in its shadow, gold stocks have turned into market standouts. Three of them in particular — Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (NYSE:AEM), Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (NYSE:WPM) — have soared over...

Wall Street’s bearish stance on the U.S. dollar has hit levels not seen in two decades, with fund managers overwhelmingly underweight the greenback as concerns mount over America’s fiscal trajectory and Donald Trump's conflicting trade policies. According to Bank of America’s June...

The U.S. Dollar Index Spot fell below a key support level on Friday, indicating a further downside risk for the currency amid the ongoing de-dollarization theme and dampening American exceptionalism. Here’s what the technical analysis of the index shows. What Happened: According to the...

As the U.S. Dollar Index tumbles nearly 8.5% in 2025, it’s on track for the worst performance in over 30 years. This could have “profound implications” across asset classes and global markets, says analyst. What Happened: The X post shared by Otavio Costa, the macro strategist at...

While the U.S. Dollar and Treasury yields have moved in the same direction in the past, this pattern has seen a significant divergence since April 2025, affecting the long-standing relationship between these asset classes. What Happened: According to the data, since the “Liberation Day...

Gold prices fell and the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on the European Union on Sunday. Experts predict that a dip could be an “opportunity” to buy for the long term amid the ongoing policy uncertainty. What Happened:...

The Moody's downgrade of U.S. credit on Friday sent shockwaves through markets, driving 30-year Treasury yields to 5% — a level unseen since October 2023 — reviving fears about debt sustainability and putting downward pressure on equity valuations across the board. Moody's decision marks the third...

As Moody's strips the U.S. of its last AAA credit rating, financial markets and currency analysts are weighing whether the dollar's role as the world's primary reserve currency could slowly erode. Analysts across major institutions agree that Treasuries remain indispensable in global finance, and...

On Tuesday, in a post on X, investor and economist Peter Schiff highlighted U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields climbing back to 4.5%, despite the “trade truce” with China early this week, while the U.S. dollar “resumes its broad-based decline.” What Happened: “Despite the...

The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, during the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, expressed his disappointment over the depreciating U.S. dollar and said that no one would want to hold assets in a currency that was falling in value. What Happened: Talking about the U.S. dollar, Buffett said...

As the U.S. dollar is trading 8.02% lower year-to-date, this expert believes that the dollar depreciation is fueling the “powerful tailwind for multinational earnings.” What Happened: According to Jeremy Siegel, a senior economist at WisdomTree, the U.S. dollar’s significant...

The chief economic adviser to President Donald Trump, Stephen Miran, reportedly struggled to reassure major bond and hedge fund investors during a meeting last week. What Happened: Miran, who also heads the Council of Economic Advisers, met with representatives from top hedge funds and other...