The US dollar is said to benefit from ‘exorbitant privilege’ in international trade. But history shows that may not last.
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The US economy keeps defying the odds.
The president wants to see low interest rates to boost economic activity – but a spending spree could leave Americans facing runaway prices.
The stagflation crisis of the 1970s stands as a clear warning of what might happen if the Fed’s independence is compromised.
The erosion of trust in the US as the steward of the liberal international order should be taken seriously.
The US dollar still dominates trade for now. But new research suggests Australia’s banks are unprepared for a world where China’s currency plays a much larger role.
Throughout history, control over money has been one of the most powerful levers of state authority. What does this mean in the new era of digital currencies?
The trade wars could eventually undermine the importance of the US dollar, but it isn’t happening yet.
The legislation would allow corporations to issue their own ‘stablecoins’, which are essentially digital casino chips.
Brics can only provide credible leadership in a changing global order when it addresses its many inner contradictions.
Currencies are built on trust, and US policy is quickly eroding the dollar’s image as a safe haven.
The word ‘deficit’ may sound alarming, but America’s trade gap is a sign of its financial and economic dominance.
The recent fall in the Australian dollar against the US dollar is more a matter of the US dollar being strong than the Australian dollar being weak.
If you’re an Australian travelling overseas, prepare to possibly pay more. But for other groups, including our export industries, a weak Australian dollar can have upsides.
Trump’s plans will probably strengthen the US dollar, which could have adverse effects on both the US and wider global economies.
China’s economic position is now seen as the main threat to the U.S. dollar.
To stabilise the new currency the government must address its habit of printing money, overspending on its budgets and failing to expand the economy.
The 1944 conference to create a post-war international monetary system marked the beginning of America’s global dominance.
Raising interest rates can’t stop Japan’s currency from sinking to a record low.
Kenya wants to keep the shilling’s value artificially high, but it will soon realise that foreign currency reserves, used for intervention, are not limitless
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