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The world's reserve currency, anchoring global finance, commodity pricing, and capital flows.

What is US Dollar (USD)?

The US dollar is the most-traded currency, involved in ~88% of all FX transactions. Roughly 60% of global foreign exchange reserves are held in dollars. The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures USD against a basket of six developed-market currencies (EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, SEK, CHF). The Fed sets US monetary policy that drives dollar value. Other central banks intervene in their currencies vs. USD, not the other way around.

Why it matters for investors

Dollar strength affects everything: emerging market debt servicing (most EM dollar-denominated debt becomes harder to repay), commodity prices (oil/gold inversely correlated with USD), US multinational earnings (stronger dollar reduces overseas revenue when translated), and global trade. The "exorbitant privilege" allows the US to run persistent current account deficits.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the USD the reserve currency?

Deepest and most liquid capital markets, rule of law, US Treasury safety, network effects (everyone else uses dollars so newcomers also do), and historical inertia from Bretton Woods.

Will the dollar lose reserve status?

Frequently predicted, rarely delivered. The euro, yen, and yuan all have structural limitations. Dollar reserve share has declined gradually but still exceeds all other currencies combined.

What is "dollar weaponization"?

Using dollar-system access (SWIFT, US sanctions) as foreign policy leverage. This has motivated some countries (China, Russia, Iran) to develop alternative payment systems. Effects on USD reserve status remain modest.

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Dollar Strengthens as Hawkish CPI Report Lifts Fed Rate Hike Probability Ahead of September FOMC

The dollar index (DXY) rose as a hotter-than-expected US CPI report increased market pricing for a Federal Reserve rate hike, with the hawkish inflation reading strengthening the case for continued policy tightening.

Sep 12, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Economists Back Fed Hold as Futures Price 70% Hike Probability Ahead of Next Week's FOMC

A majority of economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady at next week's FOMC meeting

Sep 11, 2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

Dollar Climbs as WTI Crude Surges to 3.5-Month High and T-Note Yields Rise

Dollar index gained 0.20-0.26% over two sessions as WTI crude surged 3-6% to a 3.5-month high

Sep 11, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Gold Steadies Near Record $4,400 as Crude Spike and Fed Rate Uncertainty Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Gold has steadied near US$4,400 per ounce as Brent crude above $100 and US-Iran war uncertainty intensify safe-haven demand while Fed rate hike expectations create headwinds.

Sep 10, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Why US Debt Crisis Predictions Keep Failing: The Wealthy Sovereign Borrowing Against Assets Model

Analysis: The US resembles a wealthy sovereign borrowing against assets rather than a debt crisis candidate, explains why default predictions persistently fail.

Sep 9, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

Japanese Yen Hits 7-Month High on BOJ Tightening Bets Ahead of US CPI and Fed Decision

The Japanese yen surged to a seven-month high as markets priced in increasing BOJ tightening bets

Sep 8, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE / MENA

UBS Revises Forecast to Two Fed Hikes in 2026 After Blowout US Jobs Data

UBS sharply revised its US rate outlook, now forecasting two Federal Reserve rate hikes before end of 2026

Sep 8, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia

Gold's 'Trump Risk Premium' Signals Geopolitical Uncertainty Ahead for Global Markets

Gold has risen sharply due to a 'Trump risk premium' โ€” investor concern about US policy unpredictability under the Trump administration โ€” and the ongoing Ukraine war supply chain disruptions

Sep 8, 2026

๐ŸŒ Global

Why $100 Bills Keep Growing Despite Digital Payments: The Money Laundering Connection

Physical US dollar cash in circulation keeps growing despite the digital payments revolution, with large-denomination $100 bills disproportionately increasing โ€” driven by criminal enterprises and money laundering

Sep 8, 2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

US Dollar Ticks Higher After August Nonfarm Payrolls Beat Revives Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

The US dollar strengthened Friday after the August nonfarm payrolls report exceeded forecasts by nearly three times, reviving Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations and boosting dollar carry trade attractiveness versus lower-yielding currencies.

Sep 5, 2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

Strong August Payrolls Boost Dollar and Sink Gold as Rate-Hike Expectations Reset Global Markets

Strong August US jobs data boosted the dollar and sent gold prices lower Friday, as the payrolls beat forced a global repricing of Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations that affects all dollar-denominated assets.

Sep 5, 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China

Nomura Warns AI Boom Masks Rising US Risk Premium as Dollar Correction Risk Builds

Nomura analysts argue the AI-driven US equity rally has concealed a rising US risk premium that makes a sharp market correction increasingly probable

Sep 5, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

Rupee Set to Open Lower as Oil Price Surge and Rising US Treasury Yields Renew Currency Pressure

The Indian rupee faces renewed downward pressure as surging crude oil prices increase India's import bill and rising US Treasury yields strengthen the dollar.

Sep 2, 2026

๐ŸŒ Global

China-US 10-Year Yield Gap Nears Record High as Treasury Selloff Deepens Capital-Flow Risks

The US-China 10-year yield spread has widened toward an all-time high, driven by a renewed Treasury selloff.

Sep 2, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

US 10-Year Treasury Hits 4.79% โ€” Five Forces Driving the Surge and India's Exposure

US 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.79% โ€” a 2025 high โ€” driven by five macro forces including oil and fiscal deficit

Sep 2, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

MCX Gold Falls 2% to Rs 1,53,640; Silver Drops 2% to Rs 2,32,501 on Dollar Strength

MCX gold October futures fell over Rs 2,600 (~2%) to Rs 1,53,640 per 10 grams in early trade.

Aug 31, 2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

Indian Rupee Under Pressure From Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The Indian rupee declined as rising oil prices and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations weighed on the currency.

Aug 31, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

Fed September Rate Hike Odds Jump to 57% After Warsh Speech; Goldman Holds Steady

Fed rate hike probability for September surged to 57% from 30% following Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech

Aug 30, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil

Dollar Climbs to R$5.16, Gold Advances as Markets Await Warsh at Jackson Hole

Brazil's BRL to USD at R$5.16 and gold's advance ahead of Fed's Jackson Hole signal reflect the direct transmission of US monetary policy expectations to emerging market assets.

Aug 28, 2026

๐ŸŒ Global

Iran Sanctions Risks US-China Clash; Druckenmiller Attacks Bessent's Bond Buyback

Treasury Secretary Bessent's plan to isolate Iran through expanded sanctions risks direct confrontation with China, Tehran's primary trading partner

Aug 26, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

US Dollar Fragile as Iran Sanctions, Treasury Buybacks Weigh on Bulls

The US dollar held steady Tuesday but faces downward pressure from Washington's expanded Iran sanctions targeting China trade routes

Aug 26, 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada

Ray Dalio Urges Investors to Cut Bonds and Allocate Up to 15% to Gold as US Debt Crisis Risk Mounts

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio recommends reducing bond holdings and allocating up to 15% of portfolios to gold to protect against a potential US debt crisis.

Aug 23, 2026

๐ŸŒ Global

Gold Rallies on Dollar Weakness as Selective Consumer Sentiment Reshapes Market Mood

Gold prices surged in Friday's session as the US dollar weakened, reinforcing the classic inverse correlation between the two assets

Aug 22, 2026

๐ŸŒ Global

Bitcoin Surges 25% to Near $80,000 as Treasury Buybacks Cut Long-Term Yields

Bitcoin surged approximately 25% to nearly $80,000 as US Treasury buybacks pulled long-term yields off 19-year highs

Aug 22, 2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

Gold Surges on US Debt Fears as Dollar Extends Decline

Gold prices surged as mounting US fiscal debt concerns triggered a flight to safe-haven assets

Aug 22, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

Dollar Weakens as Fed Rate Hike Odds Fade; Iran Oil Risk Adds Inflationary Complexity

US dollar weakens as soft retail sales and rising jobless claims push traders to scale back September Fed rate hike bets; Iran oil supply risk adds inflation complexity.

Aug 18, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Dollar Holds Near Multi-Month Lows as Rate Hike Bets Fade and Iran Risk Muddies Safe-Haven Demand

The US dollar held near multi-month lows as traders cut rate-hike bets and Iran conflict kept safe-haven demand mixed

Aug 18, 2026

๐ŸŒ Global

Emerging-Market Currencies Hit Record High as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Cool

Emerging-market currencies rose to a record high as bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike cooled

Aug 17, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Dollar Slips to June Low as Soft U.S. Data Trims Rate-Hike Expectations

The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level since early June as a run of soft economic data reduced rate-hike bets

Aug 17, 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE / MENA

Gold Climbs to $4,394 as Dollar Retreats and Fed Rate-Hike Bets Fade

Gold prices rose 0.4% to $4,394.52 as the U.S. dollar weakened and Fed rate-hike expectations eased

Aug 17, 2026