Safe haven assets shift amid tech and energy market fears

Demand for safe havens remains strong as AI jitters and ongoing conflicts impact global markets. The US dollar and German bonds see varied performance while gold retains support from central banks.

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FILE PHOTO: Gold imitations and a U.S. dollar banknote are seen in this illustration picture taken February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Global investors have boosted demand for traditional safe havens as artificial intelligence jitters hit tech stocks and the conflict involving Iran keeps energy prices elevated. The shift comes as markets navigate persistent worries over high government debt loads across major economies. Yet traditional safe-haven assets have failed to deliver uniform returns this year.

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