Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The article discusses the emerging 'Hedge America' strategy in the markets, highlighting the stabilization of the dollar and the risks associated with it, while also mentioning the lack of urgency from China in selling Treasury bonds.
High valuations and a weakening dollar are boosting bets that America’s lead over other global markets will shrink.
The DXY dollar index fell. GivTrade said any meaningful deviation in the January payrolls from expectations could trigger sharp moves in forex markets.
Some are living close to the economic edge; others are spending freely and seeing their wealth rise. But Americans of all stripes can’t stop talking about prices.
U.S. equities looked set to extend losses after a fresh round of AI competition concerns, while a U.S.-Taiwan trade deal and reports of easing trade restrictions with China raised hopes of positive catalysts to come.
