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Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Dominant Reserve Currency?

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In this issue of Page One Economics®, discover why the U.S. dollar is the dominant reserve currency, how central banks use reserves, and how a strong dollar benefits some U.S. businesses but challenges others. Print the article.
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