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New data shows the US dollar still dominates foreign exchange markets – despite Trump’s economic chaos

Written by John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra

Reports of the death of the US dollar appear to be greatly exaggerated (like that of author Mark Twain).

Global trading in the foreign exchange market has risen to almost US$10 trillion (A$15 trillion) per day. This figure comes from a survey released overnight by the Bank for International Settlements covering transactions in April....

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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Morrison wants to unleash economy's 'animal spirits' and foreshadows new look at industrial relations
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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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New data shows the US dollar still dominates foreign exchange markets – despite Trump’s economic chaos

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Cheaper food comes with other costs – why cutting GST isn't the answer

Why You Should Stay Up to Date With Maintenance on Your Commercial Property

Morrison wants to unleash economy's 'animal spirits' and foreshadows new look at industrial relations

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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