WASHINGTON (February 4, 2026) – Fallout from the recent Greenland crisis has brought down the value of the U.S. dollar, decreasing more than 10 percent off its value. This decline started when the new administration took office in early 2025. After years of strong U.S. financial market performance, foreign investors are now rebalancing their portfolios to reduce exposure to U.S. assets, and are now capitalizing on other prospects. For years, global investors supported the U.S. markets, but stocks in other countries like Britain and Japan are now growing just as quickly as the U.S.
GW experts are available for analysis on these developments.
Steven Suranovic is an associate professor of economics and international affairs at the GW. He is the current Director of the GW Global Bachelor’s program and a former Director of the Elliot School’s Masters in International Economic Policy. His research includes theoretical analysis of the role of ethics in economics, international trade policy, behavioral models of addiction, energy policy, and climate change policy.
Scheherazade Rehman, director of the European Union Research Center and Professor of International Business and International Affairs at the George Washington University, is available for expert commentary. A leading voice on international finance, central banking, and global market trends, Rehman can discuss the economic effects of the dollar’s decline.
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