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High US policy rates, elevated geopolitical risk and investor repositioning in anticipation of a later start to US monetary easing have played a significant role in the strength of the US dollar.
EIU forecasts that the US dollar will begin to weaken gradually from late 2024 but persistent strength could prevail—raising risks for emerging markets.
Dive into EIU’s latest report to identify the trends and vulnerabilities caused by a stronger for longer US dollar.
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Topics included in this report:
The likely path of the US dollar under different scenarios
How long the global economy can withstand the above-average strength of the US dollar
The risk of financial crises in emerging markets, including sovereign debt defaults
Emerging markets’ vulnerability to high interest rates and a strong US dollar
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