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Nomura's Dominic Bunning believes the US dollar has further to run, despite its current valuation being relatively expensive, due to the theme of possible debasement gaining traction among investors.

The dollar's decline is expected to be temporary due to speculation about potential joint U.S.-Japan interventions to strengthen the yen, according to ING.

The South Korean won and emerging-market currencies have reached a record high as the US dollar falls, driven by concerns of potential joint intervention by the US and Japan.

The dollar steadied as tensions between the US and Greenland eased, leading to a positive impact on higher-risk currencies.

UBP Strategist Peter Kinsella recommends investing in gold as a strong bet due to global uncertainty and high debt levels, but advises caution on silver's ongoing rally.

Goldman Sachs predicts further dollar weakening due to potential US tariffs on eight countries, with the Swiss franc being a likely beneficiary as a safe-haven currency.

Asian currencies remain largely unchanged due to a risk-off mood caused by US tariff threats, while China's Q4 GDP data is also being digested by investors.

ExodusPoint Capital Management has hired Baris Temelkuran, a seasoned options trader, as a macro portfolio manager, bringing in expertise from Goldman and BNP Paribas.

India's foreign exchange reserves have seen their largest drop in 14 months due to the central bank selling dollars to support the rupee, which is experiencing a weakening trend.

Deutsche Bank's FX research head George Saravelos expects the US dollar to weaken, but at a slower pace than in 2025, following its worst performance since 2017 last year.

The US military strike in Venezuela could lead to the tapping of Venezuelan oil, causing shockwaves in energy, defense, and commodity markets, and potentially impacting equities and FX in Q1 and beyond.

Taiwanese life insurers have reduced their foreign exchange hedging costs to the lowest level since 2016, driven by a change in accounting rules.