Catherine L. Mann
Global Chief Economist, Citibank
Catherine Mann is a respected economist with extensive experience in international finance and economic policy.
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Is Shorting the Dollar a Legitimate Hedge — or a Political Bet Disguised as a Financial Strategy?Shorting the U.S. dollar is neither inherently a prudent hedge nor inherently a political statement. Its purpose depends on why the position is taken, what risks it offsets, and how it fits within a broader portfolio. For investors with genuine exposure to dollar depreciation, a short position can serve as risk management. For those making broad macroeconomic or ideological predictions, however, it increasingly resembles an active directional bet rather than a neutral hedge.