Grappling with the greenback


FOR the longest time, one of the safest assets for investors was the US dollar. Many still hold US dollar-denominated assets, whether in currency or investments.

The dynamics of the tariff war and Donald Trump’s policies have shaken confidence in the US dollar. Investors are now unsure about what to do with their US dollar investments, as unwinding large positions is challenging due to liquidity issues.

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