Core Viewpoint - The weakening of the US dollar, coupled with rising market volatility, is becoming a significant concern for investors, prompting a need for increased hedging against dollar depreciation risks [1] Group 1: Dollar Weakness - Investors may need to enhance their hedging strategies against the risks associated with a weakening dollar due to the high concentration of global portfolios in US companies [1] - Historically, investors were reluctant to hedge against dollar depreciation risks, as the dollar typically strengthened during periods of increased market volatility due to safe-haven inflows [1] Group 2: Market Volatility - Recent trends show that despite rising market volatility, the dollar has continued to weaken, creating an unusual negative correlation between the dollar and volatility [1] - The increase in volatility has raised the costs of hedging, complicating the investment landscape for market participants [1]