Amid war with Iran, debating the US dollar as a safe haven currency

Atlantic Council

Amid the current conflict in Iran, investors have rushed back into dollar-denominated assets. This comes after a volatile year for the currency, marked by debate over its safe-haven status and speculation about whether a coordinated “Sell America” or 'Hedge America' strategy could be used as a tool of geopolitical coercion. Lize de Kruijf from the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center explains how to interpret the dollar’s safe haven status. To learn more, check out the Dollar Dominance Moni…