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Now & Next: Could the dollar lose its dominance?

Posted on 10 March 2026

Watching time 4 minutes

For eight decades the US dollar has been the linchpin of global trade and finance. But today, not everyone is confident in its future. 

Dethroning a dominant currency is exceptionally hard, but it has happened before. If the dollar is out, what will take its place? 

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