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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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