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US Dollar

The US Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States and is widely used as the world's primary reserve currency. It is issued by the U.S. Federal Reserve and serves as a benchmark in global trade, investment, and foreign exchange markets. The dollar's value is influenced by economic indicators, monetary policy, and geopolitical events, making it a key focus for investors, governments, and businesses worldwide.

Jamie Dimon Warns Dollar Won’t Stay Reserve Currency if US Loses Its Edge: ‘The World Will Be Fragmented’
Jamie Dimon Warns Dollar Won’t Stay Reserve Currency if US Loses Its Edge: ‘The World Will Be Fragmented’
Trump's Crypto Push Isn't About Bitcoin Anymore—It's About the Dollar
Trump's Crypto Push Isn't About Bitcoin Anymore—It's About the Dollar
Harvard Professor Slams 'Terribly Flawed' Trade Deficit Views, Says Blaming It On Dollar Is 'Dead Wrong'
Harvard Professor Slams 'Terribly Flawed' Trade Deficit Views, Says Blaming It On Dollar Is 'Dead Wrong'
Trump's Crypto Push Isn't About Bitcoin Anymore—It's About the Dollar
Trump's Crypto Push Isn't About Bitcoin Anymore—It's About the Dollar
Harvard Professor Slams 'Terribly Flawed' Trade Deficit Views, Says Blaming It On Dollar Is 'Dead Wrong'
Harvard Professor Slams 'Terribly Flawed' Trade Deficit Views, Says Blaming It On Dollar Is 'Dead Wrong'
EXCLUSIVE: 'Big Short' Investor Danny Moses Warns A $39 Trillion Crisis Is Hiding In Plain Sight
EXCLUSIVE: 'Big Short' Investor Danny Moses Warns A $39 Trillion Crisis Is Hiding In Plain Sight
'No One Wants Cash Right Now' As Confidence In Fiat Currencies Collapses: Institutional Cash Allocation Drops To Lowest In 12 Years
'No One Wants Cash Right Now' As Confidence In Fiat Currencies Collapses: Institutional Cash Allocation Drops To Lowest In 12 Years

US Dollar Recent News

S&P-To-Gold Ratio Flashes Generational Alarm
S&P-To-Gold Ratio Flashes Generational Alarm
U.S. stocks hit fresh highs as historic warning signals flash—experts say timing the bubble is risky, with gold potentially poised to outperform equities.
Trump's Trade Wars Miss The Real Problem
Trump's Trade Wars Miss The Real Problem
America's $24.6 trillion net investment deficit exposes deep structural flaws—Trump's tariffs can't fix a system addicted to foreign capital. The global balance sheet is flashing red.
Trump, 'Inflation President' Of The Free World—Investors Run For Cover
Trump, 'Inflation President' Of The Free World—Investors Run For Cover
Investors anticipate Trumpflation as President Trump's inflation-stoking policies, including tariffs and deficit spending, may drive up costs and impact markets.
Gold Revaluation: Nuclear Option America Might Pull Again
Gold Revaluation: Nuclear Option America Might Pull Again
The U.S. gold reserve, the largest of its kind, has sat in the background of financial policy for a decade. Yet, as the budget deficit widens, a radical idea of revaluing this gold is starting to catch traction.
As US Dollar Sinks, Top Economist Warns 10% Slide Could Spark New Inflation Spike
As US Dollar Sinks, Top Economist Warns 10% Slide Could Spark New Inflation Spike
U.S. is bracing for an acceleration in inflation, with a significant depreciation of the dollar now identified as a key contributing factor.
These ETFs Gain As Dollar Slips And Rate Cut Bets Rise
These ETFs Gain As Dollar Slips And Rate Cut Bets Rise
Here's how a weakening dollar and expected Fed rate cuts are boosting demand for these two global bond ETFs.
These 3 Gold Stocks Have Rocketed 50%, Thanks To A Floundering Dollar
These 3 Gold Stocks Have Rocketed 50%, Thanks To A Floundering Dollar
U.S. dollar weakens, boosting the appeal of gold stocks and driving up prices of producers like Agnico Eagle, Newmont, and Wheaton.
Everyone Now Hates The Dollar—Is That The Ultimate Buy Signal?
Everyone Now Hates The Dollar—Is That The Ultimate Buy Signal?
Wall Street's bearish stance on the U.S. dollar has hit levels not seen in two decades.
Is US Dollar Losing Its Edge? De-Dollarization And Fading Exceptionalism Raise Alarms
Is US Dollar Losing Its Edge? De-Dollarization And Fading Exceptionalism Raise Alarms
The U.S. Dollar Index Spot fell below a key support level on Friday, indicating a further downside risk for the currency.
US Dollar Decouples With 10-Year Treasuries As Trade Tensions Change Long-Standing Relationships Between Asset Classes
US Dollar Decouples With 10-Year Treasuries As Trade Tensions Change Long-Standing Relationships Between Asset Classes
The U.S. Dollar and Treasury yields have broken a pattern and seen a divergence since April 2025, affecting their long-standing correlation.
Donald Trump's EU Tariff Delay Will See 'Profit Booking In Gold:' 'This Is The Beginning Of A Currency War, Which Will Eventually Affect Gold...'
Donald Trump's EU Tariff Delay Will See 'Profit Booking In Gold:' 'This Is The Beginning Of A Currency War, Which Will Eventually Affect Gold...'
Gold prices fell and the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump extended the 50% tariffs on the European Union on Sunday.
US Rating Downgrade Pushes Treasury Yields To 5%: What It Means For Stocks
US Rating Downgrade Pushes Treasury Yields To 5%: What It Means For Stocks
Moody's U.S. credit downgrade drives 30-year Treasury yields to 5%. Here's how rising rates impact stocks, valuations and market sentiment.
Peter Schiff Says Trade Truce Aside, The World Is 'Losing Confidence' In Dollar And In US Ability To Put 'Fiscal House In Order'
Peter Schiff Says Trade Truce Aside, The World Is 'Losing Confidence' In Dollar And In US Ability To Put 'Fiscal House In Order'
On Tuesday, investor and economist Peter Schiff highlighted U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields climbing back to 4.5% in a post on X, despite the "trade truce" with China early this week, while the U.S. dollar "resumes its broad-based decline."
Warren Buffett Expresses Disappointment Over Dollar Depreciation: Don't Want To Own Assets In A Currency That Is 'Really Going To Hell'
Warren Buffett Expresses Disappointment Over Dollar Depreciation: Don't Want To Own Assets In A Currency That Is 'Really Going To Hell'
Warren Buffett expressed his disappointment over the depreciating U.S. dollar and said that no one would want to hold assets in USD.
US Dollar Depreciation Is Cushioning 'The Impact Of Tariffs On Corporate Profits,' Says Expert
US Dollar Depreciation Is Cushioning 'The Impact Of Tariffs On Corporate Profits,' Says Expert
As U.S. dollar is trading 8.02% lower YTD, this expert believes that depreciation is fueling "a powerful tailwind for multinational earnings."
Dollar Slips To A Three-Year Low Below 98-Mark: 'Higher Rates Are Not Supporting The Dollar,' Says Expert
Dollar Slips To A Three-Year Low Below 98-Mark: 'Higher Rates Are Not Supporting The Dollar,' Says Expert
The U.S. Dollar Index Spot slipped below the $98 mark for the first time in over three years since March 30, 2022, on Monday.
US Stock Futures, Nikkei Slip Amid Fresh Nvidia Headwinds: Dollar Continues To Lose Steam
US Stock Futures, Nikkei Slip Amid Fresh Nvidia Headwinds: Dollar Continues To Lose Steam
U.S. stock futures slipped Tuesday night, following warnings of sizable new headwinds for the semiconductor industry amid fresh tariff-related uncertainties spooking tech stocks, as investors await crucial retail sales data and more prominent earnings this week.
Peter Schiff Counters Claims China Won't Sell US Treasuries Fearing Strong Currency, But A Strong Yuan Might Suit Beijing
Peter Schiff Counters Claims China Won't Sell US Treasuries Fearing Strong Currency, But A Strong Yuan Might Suit Beijing
Economist and financial commentator Peter Schiff has pushed back against a growing narrative on how China might play its cards in this escalating global trade war, while also criticizing the U.S. government's recent overtures and strategies in regards to the same.
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