FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - According to the Economics Research Team at Goldman Sachs, “The latest IMF reserve allocation data show a continued shift back towards increased USD holdings – just as depreciation pressures on the Dollar are intensifying.”

Overall, “our analysis suggests that the QE3 announcement increases USD downside pressures, although the Dollar is unlikely to depreciate in a straight line unless a number of additional factors are lined up at the same time.” the team adds. As such, Central bank reserve managers have recently increased their USD holdings again.