The Humbling of the Once Almighty Dollar

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Author: paulpauper

Date: 6/29/2026

Article Summary:
Paul Krugman argues that the US dollar's dominance in global finance has been weakened due to the Iran war, making it easier for other nations to bypass the dollar-centered world payments system.