智通财经网·2025-05-16 13:51Group 1: Dollar Outlook - The US dollar is expected to continue weakening, with strategists from JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank indicating a bearish sentiment among traders, the highest in five years [1] - The dollar index has dropped 6% against a basket of currencies this year, reflecting concerns over the unpredictability of US policy [1] - There is skepticism among investors regarding the Trump administration's intentions to weaken the dollar to support US manufacturing [1] Group 2: Market Reactions - The S&P 500 index rose 4.5% this week, driven by optimism in tech stocks and subdued inflation data, with US stock funds attracting approximately $19.8 billion in inflows, the first in five weeks [4] - Despite a brief rise in the dollar following news of a temporary tariff reduction between the US and China, it later retraced most of its gains, indicating a lack of confidence from international investors in the US narrative [4] Group 3: Investment Trends - Deutsche Bank noted a slowdown in capital inflows into US assets, with Taiwan's banks reviewing their risk management agreements for US investments, suggesting a potential decrease in US Treasury purchases [6] - JPMorgan strategists argue that the softening of US tariff positions will support economic growth in other regions, boosting their currencies [7] - Investors are increasingly looking to short the dollar against currencies from countries holding significant dollar reserves, with a focus on the South Korean won and Indonesian rupiah [7]