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AI worries expose dollar's hot-money problem

AI worries expose dollar's hot-money problem

Investors are using the US dollar as a safe-haven asset during market downturns, but the rise of artificial intelligence could weaken this role if the AI investment trend slows. Foreign capital has been flowing into US mega-cap equities, corporate bonds, and infrastructure, making the dollar an increasingly popular bet on American growth and stability.

However, if the AI narrative falters, the dollar's safe-haven status may be challenged by its newfound sensitivity to market stress. A sharp sell-off in stocks or artificial intelligence-related assets could lead investors to sell US assets, potentially undermining the dollar's safe-haven appeal.

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