US EditionTrump’s Tariffs Were Supposed to Strengthen the Dollar. So Why Is It the Weakest It’s Been in Three Years?
- The US dollar has experienced its steepest decline in decades, dropping nearly 10% against major currencies and reaching levels not seen since 2022.
- A June survey by Bank of America found that global fund managers reduced their holdings in the US dollar to levels not seen since 2005, reflecting uncertainty surrounding US policy.
- Experts attribute the dollar's decline to uncertainty from President Trump's tariffs, erratic policies, and concerns over slowing US growth and debt levels.
- Arun Sai explained that the decline of the dollar signals a loss of trust in the United States, while Francesco Pesole viewed the trend as an encouraging sign for other nations.
- The weakening dollar and a strengthening euro present opportunities for investors to diversify abroad as the market adapts to these shifts.
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Trump’s tariffs were expected to strengthen the dollar. So why is it the weakest it’s been in three years?
The US dollar is weakening against other currencies. It’s the opposite of what many on Wall Street had expected this year, and a sign of just how unusual markets have behaved in President Donald Trump’s second term.
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