Core Insights - Canada made a significant divestment of $90 billion in U.S. assets in April, representing 3.5% of its total U.S. asset holdings, which is historically rare [1][4] - Deutsche Bank suggests that if this divestment is linked to tariff threats, it may signal a trend for other countries to follow suit, potentially accelerating the process of "de-dollarization" globally [3][10] Group 1: Canadian Asset Divestment - The divestment was primarily focused on fixed income products, with notable reductions in equities as well [4] - The scale of this asset reduction is unprecedented in the last decade, indicating a sudden and concentrated decision by Canadian investors [4][6] - The uncertainty index for Canada rose significantly in February and March, coinciding with the onset of tariff threats from the U.S. [8] Group 2: Global Implications - The divestment by Canada was offset by significant buying from the UK, suggesting a broader trend of capital reallocation within Europe [9] - If Canada's actions are indicative of a wider trend, more countries may reduce their U.S. asset holdings in the future, posing potential downward pressure on the U.S. dollar [9][10] - The overall TIC data for April did not show any unusual foreign purchases of U.S. assets, despite market volatility, indicating a complex interplay of factors affecting the dollar [10]