Jerome Powell: “We are the reserve currency of the world, and that is because of our…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021

We are the reserve currency of the world, and that is because of our great democratic institutions, our vibrant economy.

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Republican · District of Columbia

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Powell emphasizes the U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency due to strong institutions.

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Jerome Powell: “We are the reserve currency of the world, and that is because of our great democratic institutions, our vibrant economy.”