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Barry Eichengreen and Chima Simpson-Bell on Currencies that Shine

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May 22, 202627:53Business

When global volatility increases, so does the demand for the dollar. When countries face sanctions, they rush for gold. But while the two have been the most common reserve currencies for decades, surprising alternatives...

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Barry Eichengreen and Chima Simpson-Bell on Currencies that Shine is an episode from IMF Podcasts by IMF Podcasts. When global volatility increases, so does the demand for the dollar. When countries face sanctions, they rush for gold. But w...

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Published May 22, 2026, 27:53 long, audio available.