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The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States of America but also is the world’s dominant reserve currency, and it accounts for roughly 62% of global foreign exchange reserves, double that of the Euro and Yen. In fact, the US Dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for over 100 years.
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News2026-06-07
Several emerging-market currencies are trading at or near record lows against the US dollar, led by the Indian rupee and Indonesian rupiah. For travellers, expats and businesses, the moves are a reminder to compare rates carefully before sending or exchanging money.
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News2026-06-01
The US dollar has stabilised as markets weigh geopolitical risks, oil prices and central bank policy expectations. We examine the latest developments affecting major currencies including the Australian dollar, euro, pound and yen, plus the key events traders, businesses and travellers should watch in the week ahead.
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