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All items tagged US dollarGlobal Must Read ArticlesJanuary 25, 2010 | China's Economy Grows at the Expense of the WorldChina’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $2.4 trillion in 2009, two-thirds of which are held in US dollars. ++ The dollar will likely not be dumped by China due to the probability of another economic collapse, which would then decrease Chinese exports. ++ The superpower is using its surplus to further its local and global political agenda by investing in raw materials and imported ... MoreDecember 1, 2009 | The Slowmotion DefaultIn order to deal with massive deficits and US debts, international governments must press for a “permanently and greatly weakened” dollar. ++ Otherwise, to close the gaping holes in the American economy, taxes would have to be raised to sky-high levels while simultaneously slashing public spending: a tall order for any government. ++ The US dollar has been the king of the global economy, so its ... MoreApril 7, 2009 | The Economic Recovery Versus Economic NationalismDespite the agreement at last week’s G20 meeting, concerns exist that protectionism will come to the fore. ++ The Chinese proposal to replace the US dollar as the international currency is emblematic of this. ++ For decades the dollar has “lubricated global prosperity” but overreliance can also backfire. ++ There is no obvious replacement for the dollar as the euro and the yen are not suitable ... MoreOctober 7, 2008 | Creating an Asian BondIt is time for the “globar” - or “global dollar,” a collective Asian bond that could revitalize the world economy by catering to US currency-stabilization needs and simultaneously recycling massive Asian surpluses back into tangible assets in Asia itself. ++ Asia’s surpluses are primarily in US dollars, a risky investment in the current turmoil. ++ Asian countries are no longer mere borrowers, ... More |
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