FX & Currency

USD Demand and the Use of Intermediary Currencies

Analyzes why the US dollar remains the dominant intermediary currency in foreign exchange markets, emphasizing network effects, liquidity, and market structure. Highlights implications for currency strategy, cross-border transactions, and global monetary dynamics.

Topics: currency, cross-border, us, strategy

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