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ForexMedium•16 February 2026•

1 min read

ING: 'Sell America' Trade Erodes US Dollar's Safe-Haven Status

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Analysts at ING have warned that the U.S. dollar is losing its traditional appeal as a primary safe-haven asset in global markets. The report highlights that the emerging 'Sell America' investment trend has inflicted lasting structural damage on the U.S. currency. This shift stems from investors moving away from U.S.-denominated assets, undermining the consistent demand the dollar typically enjoys during crises. Experts believe the erosion of its safe-haven status makes the greenback more vulnerable to sharp volatility during periods of global economic uncertainty. Such a change in market sentiment could lead to a comprehensive re-evaluation of the dollar's role in international investment portfolios. Consequently, these pressures are expected to impact the performance of the DXY index and major currency pairs like EUR/USD and USD/JPY.