Venezuela’s capital Caracas felt noticeable tremors again early on the 29th local time.

Invesco's survey found 61% of central banks say US debt levels negatively affect the dollar's long-term role as a reserve asset, compared with 20% in 2024. Despite a 3% YTD dollar rally linked to the Iran conflict, survey analysts say US policy uncertainty and high debt argue for a longer-term dollar downside. 29% of respondents expect the dollar's reserve status to weaken within five years, up from 12% in 2022. Several institutions report re-evaluating reliance on US custodians, counterparties and clearing infrastructure amid geopolitical tensions. One-third of respondents plan to increase gold holdings for diversification.

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