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Jun 17, 2026
What would happen if the U.S. dollar lost its reserve currency status?
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The U.S. dollar enjoys the “exorbitant privilege” of being the world’s reserve currency. What would happen if that changed?
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Oct 20, 2025
The dollar is once again losing strength against other major currencies. Here's why.
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It’s down more than 10% since January.
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Aug 19, 2025
Why the U.S. dollar is under threat as the world's reserve currency
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A lack of predictability and stability is putting the dollar’s “exorbitant privilege” at risk.
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May 15, 2025
Why it matters that the U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency
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A weaker U.S. dollar means American companies can sell their goods at more competitive prices overseas. But it also threatens that reserve currency status.
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Oct 31, 2020
The U.S. dollar’s safe haven status may be in question, but it’s intact for now
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It’s all about trust in a stable U.S. economy.
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Mar 28, 2016
The U.S. trade deficit: is it as simple as Trump says?
Republican front runner says it's all about winners and losers. But is it?
Jan 23, 2013
$1.7 trillion in ‘foreign’ corporate cash held in U.S. banks
A report in the Wall Street Journal reveals that $1.7 trillion in "foreign" cash is being held in U.S. banks.
Jun 22, 2012
China, Brazil forge currency swap deal
With consumer demand still sluggish in the U.S. and Europe, China is looking elsewhere for new customers to places like Brazil. In fact, this week China and Brazil agreed to a landmark deal that avoids using the U.S. dollar.
Mar 23, 2011
Video: Barry Eichengreen on the Post-Dollar World
As the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy rapped, it's all about the Benjamins. That's $100 bills, and there are more of them in circulation…