Wall Street Sees a Weaker Dollar on the Horizon

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For more than a decade, the U.S. dollar has enjoyed a position of strength, supported by higher interest rates and relative economic resilience. Now, a growing number of major financial institutions believe this era may be nearing its end. Expectations are shifting toward a softer dollar as global monetary dynamics begin to realign.

 

 

One of the main drivers behind this outlook is the anticipated path of U.S. interest rates. As inflation pressures ease, the Federal Reserve is expected to move toward a more accommodative stance. Lower rates reduce the appeal of dollar-denominated assets, especially when other economies maintain tighter monetary policies.

 

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

 

At the same time, global growth is becoming more balanced. Europe and parts of Asia are showing renewed momentum, narrowing the growth gap with the United States. As investors rebalance portfolios toward these regions, capital flows may gradually move away from the dollar, reinforcing depreciation pressures.

 

 

A weaker dollar would carry broad implications, from boosting U.S. exports to reshaping global investment strategies. While forecasts remain uncertain and sensitive to shocks, the prevailing view suggests the dollar’s dominance may soften rather than collapse, marking a slow but meaningful shift in the global financial landscape.

 

Bénédicte Lin – Brussels, Paris, London, Beijing, Seoul, Bangkok, Tokyo, New York, Taipei, Hong Kong
Bénédicte Lin – Brussels, Paris, London, Beijing, Seoul, Bangkok, Tokyo, New York, Taipei, Hong Kong

 

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