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Why the U.S. Dollar Could Stay Stronger for Longer

April 30, 2026 · 20 min read · Pardip Bansal
Why the U.S. Dollar Could Stay Stronger for Longer

A Structural Reading of Yield Differentials, Relative Growth & Policy Divergence

Markets continue to price a softer Federal Reserve path than current macro conditions justify. The dominant consensus narrative remains eventual rate cuts, lower Treasury yields, easier financial conditions, and a weaker U.S. dollar. When sentiment is stripped away and the underlying structure assessed, the case for continued dollar resilience remains materially stronger than many participants appreciate.

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