The Asian bond market was active in April, with bond issuance reaching $38 billion, the highest in five years, following the easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Taiwan's capital market regulator is considering allowing listed companies to pay dividends in US dollars, reducing currency exchange procedures and transaction costs.

The United States is breaking a 165-year tradition, preparing to print banknotes bearing Trump's signature for the first time in history. The printing of the $100 bill will begin in June.

The dollar remains the fundamental structure of global finance, but it is no longer the sole safe haven when US policy uncertainty arises.

Investors are once again concerned about the direction of U.S. tax policy after Trump signaled a 15% global tariff increase, leading to a sell-off in the dollar and U.S. stock futures.

The volatility of the dollar has given China the opportunity to accelerate the yuan's rise on the global stage, but experts point out that significant limitations make challenging the dollar's power not easy.

Uncertainty over U.S. policy and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence have caused significant volatility in the dollar, impacting metals, currencies, stocks, and bond markets worldwide.

Even though the United States remains the global financial center and the dollar and bonds are still viewed as safe assets, the mere idea that foreign capital might reduce its investment weight in the United States is concerning.

Xi Jinping's remarks in a Communist Party journal are seen as a signal to accelerate the strategy of promoting the yuan on the global stage, amidst a weakening dollar.

Bescent confirms the US will not intervene in the financial markets, stating that a strong dollar must stem from economic fundamentals amidst the volatility of the dollar-yen exchange rate.