Historic US Dollar Fall Fuels Rush to Alternative Assets in 2025
The US Dollar Index has plunged nearly 11% in the first half of 2025, marking its steepest decline since 1973. Investors are fleeing to gold, euros, and yuan as confidence in the world's reserve currency erodes. Central banks, particularly China, are accelerating Gold purchases, with gold exchange-traded products now holding $326 billion in assets.
The dollar's collapse has created a perfect storm for alternative assets. Precious metals are outperforming as institutional players seek inflation hedges. Market dynamics suggest this trend may intensify if the greenback fails to stabilize.