Why the US Dollar is Crashing (Again)

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Despite external pressures, for the past few months, the US dollar has held its value remarkably well. But in the last week, this appears to have taken a downturn, with the dollar facing its biggest decline since last April. In this video, we're taking a look at this decline and what might be driving it.

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