US EditionMiddle East Conflict Boosts US Dollar Amid Safe-Haven Demand
The US dollar gained amid Middle East conflict as Brent crude rose above $80 a barrel and German bond yields increased due to fiscal concerns, analysts said.
- This week the US dollar has arguably outperformed other safe havens amid renewed Middle East turmoil, testing which assets offer protection, Morgan Stanley head of FX strategy James Lord said.
- Because the US is a net energy exporter, a shock pushing Brent crude above $80 a barrel has helped bolster the dollar, alongside Germany's relaxation of its debt brake.
- A decade-long gold price chart shows gold fell sharply on Tuesday as State Street said gold ETF allocations remain under 1%, below its 5–10% strategic range.
- Market flows show investors trading government bonds on inflation rather than safety, while S&P utilities and consumer staples sectors fell 1% and 2.8% respectively this week.
- Classic currency havens have slipped, with the Swiss franc and Japanese yen down 1.2% and 0.8%, while Teresa Alves, Goldman Sachs strategist, warned 'Elevated SNB intervention risks would likely diminish its haven attributes during the current shock'.
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Dollar Set for Biggest Weekly Gain in Over a Year
Emirates 24/7 — The U.S. dollar held steady in early Asian trading on Friday, heading for its largest weekly gain in more than a year as the escalating conflict in the Middle East boosted demand for safe-haven assets. The euro and yen remained under pressure following a surge in oil prices triggered by the conflict. The spike has stoked inflation risks for energy-importing economies and shifted expectations regarding the policy paths of the U.S.…
Middle East Conflict Boosts US Dollar Amid Safe-Haven Demand
The U.S. dollar gained significantly this week as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting demand for safe-haven assets. The euro and yen depreciated amidst soaring oil prices and inflation fears. Central banks face pressure as currency markets react to geopolitical uncertainty and changing policy expectations.
Dollar, bonds, or gold - which offers the safest haven amid Middle East crisis?
Turmoil in the Middle East has sent investors scrambling for safety once more, reigniting a debate over which assets truly offer protection in times of stress. The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably. Gold has swung sharply and the dollar — which has been out of favour in the past year — has bounced back. Here's a look at how some of the favourites stack up: Greenback passes a test The dollar has arguably perform…
Dollar, bonds, or gold — which is the safest haven to hold during the ongoing Middle East conflict?
The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably. Gold has swung sharply, and the dollar — which has been out of favour in the past year — has bounced back.
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