As trade and geopolitical tensions persist and global trade becomes more fragmented, will the U.S. dollar continue to be the global reserve currency of choice?
July 25, 2023
This video is part of the “Worlds apart: Risks and opportunities as deglobalisation looms” series that is exploring the trend away from globalisation and its ramifications for investors, economies, and financial markets.
The video features Elsa Lignos, Global Head of FX Strategy & Head of EMEA Institutional FX Sales for RBC Capital Markets, and Frédérique Carrier, Co-chair of the Global Portfolio Advisory Committee at RBC Wealth Management, as they break down the complexities of the de-dollarisation phenomenon.
Elsa and Frédérique discuss:
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