US Dollar: AI-driven imports reshape trade – Commerzbank
The post US Dollar: AI-driven imports reshape trade – Commerzbank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says AI-related capital-goods imports are structurally widening the US trade deficit. Strong foreign demand currently helps finance the gap, but weaker confidence in the United States (US) AI (Artificial intelligence) investment story could create risks for the Dollar. AI imports and trade deficit risks “For now, it seems safe to say that a much sharper rise – or at least a significantly higher level – in the oil price would be needed to move the fx markets significantly.” “After the tariffs caused significant volatility in US foreign trade data in recent months, the underlying trend has become apparent again. And this trend continues to point toward a rising foreign trade deficit. Even the currently very high exports of crude oil and petroleum products (+93% yoy in USD) cannot prevent this.” “However, the rise in oil exports points to an important developme