28 May
Meltdown 101: Why is the dollar weakening?
The U.S. dollar spiked when the economic crisis was peaking, and it’s falling now that a recovery’s in sight. What gives?
The relationship between the country’s economy and its currency, it turns out, is more complicated now than ever as the government assumes a larger role in propping up the financial system and encouraging economic growth.
Here are some questions and answers about why the dollar has weakened, how much farther it could fall, and what it means for the average American.
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