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U.S. Dollar Faces 7.6% Drop Amid Global Demand Concerns

1/24/2026

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In April 2025, the U.S. dollar depreciated as domestic rates rose relative to the Euro.
The VIX rose and the convenience yield on 1-year Treasurys fell in April 2025.
A theoretical analysis suggests these changes reflect reduced global demand for U.S. dollar safe assets and concerns about losing reserve currency status.
The model predicts a 7.6% depreciation of the dollar's real value and a 0.9% rise in long-term interest rates.

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Story summary

In April 2025, the U.S. dollar depreciated as domestic rates rose relative to the Euro.
The VIX rose and the convenience yield on 1-year Treasurys fell in April 2025.
A theoretical analysis suggests these changes reflect reduced global demand for U.S. dollar safe assets and concerns about losing reserve currency status.
The model predicts a 7.6% depreciation of the dollar's real value and a 0.9% rise in long-term interest rates.