DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee argues that the Dollar’s outlook in August is weak after a sharp stumble at the end of July.

On some measures, China has already overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy. But the US dollar retains a dominant role in the international financial system and trade. How long will this continue?

The US dollar is having its worst year in decades. While stocks have recovered from their April lows and demand for bonds has been relatively steady, the dollar has continued a precipitous decline. The US dollar index, which measures the dollar’s ...

After a decade of strength, the US dollar has fallen 7.5% since the start of 2025. Investors are worried about trade policies, the resilience of the US economy, and the overall safety of US assets. Further declines are possible, but the US dollar should ...

The dollar (DXY) has strengthened since the start of the year and shows only few signs of weakening. Consolidating since mid-July, the harsh descent seems already over. The reason for that? US economic performance is still beating its competitors despite ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Jessica Mendoza: For decades, there's been one currency that has fueled the global economy, the US Dollar. From Singapore to London to ...

The US dollar's decline over the past year and a half has been steady, significant, and largely underappreciated as a portfolio variable by individual investors. The dollar finished 2025 down roughly 9% on a trade-weighted basis — its worst annual ...

The United States’ first president, George Washington, has been on the front side of the one-dollar bill since 1869, Maurer says. His portrait is framed in an oval on the center of the bill, with the surname “Washington” written at the bottom.