Why a strong dollar should worry you
By DW
27 September 2022 |
10:56 am
The dollar has been on a tear in recent weeks as investors take refuge in the safe haven amid recession worries. The pound and the euro have been pummeled, but the greenback's ascent could have wider ramifications.
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