As dollar eyes third-weekly win, traders are doubling down on their bearish bets By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 09 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Dollar's Performance and Investor Sentiment: The dollar is on track for its third consecutive weekly gain, yet traders are increasingly betting against it, with nearly a third of fund managers identifying shorting the dollar as their top strategy for 2025.
Expectations for Future Dollar Movement: Many investors anticipate a decline in U.S. exceptionalism and expect the dollar index to peak soon, while concerns over U.S. fiscal issues and narrowing rate differentials are seen as significant challenges for the dollar's strength moving forward.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








