Asian policymakers are once again entering the foreign exchange markets to defend their currencies as the U.S. dollar remains near multi-month highs. Central banks from India to Japan and South Korea have intensified interventions, reflecting growing concern that unchecked volatility could undermine financial stability and trade competitiveness.
The U.S. dollar is facing renewed volatility as a combination of political uncertainty, rising credit concerns, and intensifying trade tensions unsettle global markets. Investors are becoming increasingly cautious as multiple stress points emerge at once, blurring the traditional narrative that positions the dollar as the safest asset in times of turmoil.
Global markets in 2025 continue to revolve around one essential truth: the U.S. dollar remains the world’s primary funding currency. Whenever stress emerges in international
The sustained strength of the U.S. dollar in 2025 has become a defining force across global markets, and few regions feel the impact as acutely
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has climbed to new 2025 highs, reflecting the continued strength of the greenback against major global currencies. The index, which
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