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Manulife’s Thooft Says Dollar Best Bet Amid ‘Pogo Stick’ Markets

Bloomberg Markets
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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The dollar is the best haven bet as market volatility picks up during the Mideast conflict, according to Nathan Thooft of Manulife Investment Management, who says he’s shifted more of his investments...

The dollar is the best haven bet as market volatility picks up during the Mideast conflict, according to Nathan Thooft of Manulife Investment Management, who says he’s shifted more of his investments to the US since hostilities erupted.

Glass House Analysis

This story reflects the interconnected nature of modern economic systems, where developments in one sector inevitably affect others. Understanding these connections is essential for grasping how policy decisions and market movements translate into real-world outcomes for families, workers, and communities. The economy is not an abstract system of numbers—it's the sum total of decisions about who works, who prospers, and who struggles.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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