The US Dollar and Economy | AWM Insights #151

The Dollar became the International Reserve Currency in 1944 to establish a common medium of trade in a war-torn world. 

Since then, the Dollar has been trusted by non-US countries to settle transactions for goods, commodities, and services due to its stability, predictability, and broad usage. In recent years, larger countries around the world have been looking to settle transactions in their own currencies.

We discuss the implications of these moves and how it affects the companies you are invested in and your portfolio.

Have questions for an upcoming episode? Want to get free resources, book giveaways, and AWM gear? Want to hear about when we release new episodes? Text “insights” or the lightbulb emoji (💡) to Brandon at (602) 704-5574 to join our new AWM Insights Network.

Episode Highlights

0:00 Intro1:03 The US Dollar’s role in the Global Marketplace4:33 How will Equities perform in a dynamic and evolving currency regime?7:31 How do interest rates, debt issuance, and trade deficits impact currencies?9:22 Do shifting factors and forces in currencies impact your returns?10:24 Why managing volatility and matching your assets to priorities gives you certainty in any environment.14:10 Text us