USD: Safe-haven flows support strength – OCBC
OCBC strategists note the Dollar has strengthened on safe-haven demand, positioning unwind and the divide between energy exporters and importers. They stress that the United States’ status as a net energy exporter and largest LNG exporter since early 2026 underpins USD resilience. Position-squaring from previously net short USD exposure is also cited as a key driver in current geopolitical uncertainty.
Exporter status underpins Dollar resilience
"The USD strengthened on safe-haven demand and positioning unwind, with energy volatility magnifying the exporter-importer divide."
"FX markets responded in classic risk-off fashion, favouring safe-haven currencies and differentiating sharply between energy exporters and importers – broadly to the USD’s advantage."
"The USD continues to benefit from the US’s position as a net energy exporter since 2019 and its status as the world’s largest LNG exporter since early 2026, surpassing Qatar and Australia."
"USD strength also reflects position-squaring, as markets had entered this episode with net short USD exposure and are now unwinding risk amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty."
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