World Resumes Bet Against the Dollar After Sharp Drop and Global Tariff of 15% Reignites Uncertainty About U.S. Trade Policy

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 23/02/2026 at 17:19

Updated on 23/02/2026 at 17:21

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Dollar Falls 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures Drop 0.8% and Currency Index Accumulates 8.1% Decline After 15% Global Tariff Announced by Donald Trump and U.S. Supreme Court Decision

The dollar fell 0.3% and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.8% following the announcement of a 15% global tariff by Donald Trump and the U.S. Supreme Court decision, increasing uncertainties about U.S. economic policy and putting pressure on the dollar in the markets.

dollar Reacts to 15% Global Tariff and Supreme Court Decision

A Bloomberg index tracking the performance of the U.S. currency fell 0.3%, deepening the loss recorded on Friday.

The movement occurred in a backdrop of weaker trading, with markets in Japan and China closed for holidays.

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Cumulative Impact and Annual Loss of 8.1%

The new tariff threat, combined with the court ruling and statements from U.S. officials defending trade policy, raised uncertainty in Washington.

The environment reinforces concerns about the loss of so-called American exceptionalism following the announcement of global tariffs in April.

The Bloomberg dollar index accumulated an 8.1% decline last year, the largest annual contraction in eight years.

The performance was pressured by the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing cycle and tariffs imposed by Trump.

U.S. officials maintained that the Supreme Court defeat should not nullify trade agreements made with partners.

Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative, told CBS that agreements with China, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea remain valid.

Demand for Asian Assets Grows Amid Weakness of the Dollar

In emerging markets in Asia, the Thai baht, Philippine peso, and Malaysian ringgit saw gains amid the weakness of the dollar. The movement reflected higher demand for assets in the region.

Asian stock markets also rose. An index of major Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong advanced by up to 3.1%, the highest increase since May 12. The main indices in Taiwan and South Korea reached record levels.

The rally provided the MSCI Asia Pacific Index with the best start to the year recorded compared to the S&P 500. The indicator exceeds the American index by over 11 percentage points year-to-date.

Gary Dugan, CEO of the Global CIO Office, stated that the immediate relief for Asian markets comes from the fact that the Supreme Court imposed limits on the implementation of the tariffs.

For him, the reduction of extreme risk could accelerate structural forces in Asia, such as stronger domestic growth and greater regional integration.

Prolonged Decline and New Trade Uncertainties

Uncertainty regarding global trade has returned to the radar of investors, according to strategists at Bloomberg.

The scenario is considered negative for American assets, especially in light of the recent volatility of the dollar.

“The decline of the dollar this morning has the potential to extend,” said Garfield Reynolds, strategist at Markets Live.

Global leaders also reacted to the new measures. The head of trade for the European Union announced they would propose suspending the ratification of an agreement made with the U.S. India postponed negotiations to finalize a provisional trade agreement.

China, India, and Brazil began to face lower tariffs after the court decision on Friday. According to strategists at Goldman Sachs, including Kamakshya Trivedi, the new injection of political uncertainty could negatively influence investor and business activity.

The instability reinforces the pressure on the dollar and keeps the market attentive to the next moves in American trade policy, amid an environment of uncertainty and global reaction to the announced tariffs.

With information from InfoMoney.

World Resumes Bet Against the Dollar After Sharp Drop and Global Tariff of 15% Reignites Uncertainty About U.S. Trade Policy

Dollar Falls 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures Drop 0.8% and Currency Index Accumulates 8.1% Decline After 15% Global Tariff Announced by Donald Trump and U.S. Supreme Court Decision

dollar Reacts to 15% Global Tariff and Supreme Court Decision

Cumulative Impact and Annual Loss of 8.1%

Demand for Asian Assets Grows Amid Weakness of the Dollar

Prolonged Decline and New Trade Uncertainties

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World Resumes Bet Against the Dollar After Sharp Drop and Global Tariff of 15% Reignites Uncertainty About U.S. Trade Policy

Dollar Falls 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures Drop 0.8% and Currency Index Accumulates 8.1% Decline After 15% Global Tariff Announced by Donald Trump and U.S. Supreme Court Decision

dollar Reacts to 15% Global Tariff and Supreme Court Decision

Cumulative Impact and Annual Loss of 8.1%

Demand for Asian Assets Grows Amid Weakness of the Dollar

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