Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-07-07 07:18Core Viewpoint - Global investors are questioning the dominance of the US dollar, but alternatives are limited, which may lead to significant market volatility and revaluation of nominal asset prices [1][2]. Group 1: Limited Alternatives to the Dollar - Goldman Sachs analysts highlight that despite rising demand for diversification away from dollar assets, credible alternative assets are scarce, with only Swiss francs, precious metals, and Bitcoin being viable options [2]. - The market capacity of these alternatives is significantly lower than that of the dollar, which could result in "non-linear" price volatility if large-scale investments flow into them [2]. - The case of the Swiss franc illustrates this issue, as its strength has prompted the Swiss National Bank to revert to a zero interest rate policy, indicating the limits of even high-quality alternative currencies [2]. Group 2: Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Asset Allocation - Large-scale diversification away from dollar assets could not only affect the foreign exchange market but also lead to a revaluation of global equity markets and other nominal assets [3]. - Despite a weak performance of the dollar in the first half of the year, demand for dollar assets remains strong, particularly in the tech and AI sectors, driven by institutional investments [3]. - Goldman Sachs anticipates that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times in the next six months and two more times in the first half of 2026, which may lead to further adjustments in the dollar's exchange rate [3].