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Is the reign of the dollar over?

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Is the reign of the dollar over?

Planet Money

2025/05/09
Planet Money

Planet Money

2025/05/09
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For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language. Central banks everywhere hold dollars as a way to safely store their wealth. Countries, businesses, and people use it to trade; around 90% of all foreign exchange transactions involve do...

Highlights

The podcast delves into the role of the U.S. dollar as the world's primary reserve currency and examines whether this status might be shifting. It explores the historical context, current challenges, and potential alternatives to the dollar in global finance.
02:45
The dollar's reign as the world's reserve currency could be ending.
05:25
Central banks store more U.S. dollars than other currencies.
08:28
The U.S. dollar is used in around 90% of foreign-exchange transactions.
14:15
The term 'exorbitant privilege' was coined in the 1960s to describe the dollar's status.
26:28
No better alternatives exist to replace the US dollar's global dominance.

Chapters

Why Are Markets Reacting Differently to Fear?
00:00
Could the Dollar Lose Its Throne?
05:25
What Makes a Currency Truly Trustworthy?
08:28
How Did the Dollar Become So Dominant?
11:23
Is There a Viable Alternative to the Dollar?
20:39

Transcript

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