Safe haven

Safe haven

Gold imitation and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration picture taken on 20 February 2026. Photo: Reuters

Dollar, bonds or gold –⁠ which is the safest haven to hold?

The choice is complicated, as traditional refuges behave unpredictably.

A view of the facade of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland, December 12, 2019/ Reuters

'Swiss National Bank battling enormous pressure on safe-haven franc'

Dollar, yen up as investors seek shelter amid pandemic crisis

Dollar, yen up as investors seek shelter amid pandemic crisis

Photo: Pexels

Haven assets losing their mojo in virus-stricken market

Dollar favoured safe haven as funds flee virus fallout

Dollar favoured safe haven as funds flee virus fallout