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The Dollar Is Facing an End to Its Dominance | WIRED

The dollar isn’t going to collapse in 2026. But it might start to matter less. Countries are building alternatives—new payment systems, digital currencies, trade deals that bypass the greenback entirely. China’s cross-border system now handles more than half of its trade. Central[...]

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The dollar just had its worst start to the year in half a century

The U.S. dollar just logged its worst first-half performance since the 1970s—and investors are taking notice. Down more than 10% against major currencies, the drop reflects deepening unease over President Trump’s deficit-heavy “Big Beautiful” spending agenda. Gold is soaring, foreign currencies are[...]