The Economic Times

Why is the U.S. dollar sliding fast Are gold, silver, or a rising Chinese yuan becoming the worlds next refuge?

The U.S. dollar hit four-year lows in January 2026. This slide stems from a politicized Fed and coordinated intervention to boost the yen. Investors fear rising debt and trade wars. Consequently, capital is fleeing to hard assets. Gold recently breached $5,000 per ounce. Silver also hit a record $115. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan strengthened to 6.95.