De-Dollarization Is Fading: BoA Analyst Claims World Is Dollarizing
The debate about the US dollar’s dominance in global trade has seen a myriad of opposing viewpoints. While there is a growing de-dollarization sentiment, especially among developing nations, the dollar may not be at its end just yet. In fact, the greenback’s role in global economics may be growing according to some industry experts. Bank of America (BoA) strategist Ralph Axel is of the opinion that the US dollar is gaining on other currencies. Axel says that the world has been “rapidly dollarizing” over the last 10 years. De-Dollarization Just A Temporary Inconvenience? Source: Watcher.Guru There is a sentiment that the US dollar is losing steam. The figures also seem to support this notion. The US dollar index (DXY) is down 9.7% year-to-date. This is the lowest the figure has been since the 1980s. The dip has led to substantial concerns about asset managers and financial institutions potentially pivoting away from the US Dollar to other currencies and gold. Desp...