2026-04-23 03:32:20
US Dollar Hits Record 51.1% Share of Global Trade, Up from 49.2% in February
SWIFT data indicate the US dollar accounted for a record 51.1% of international transactions in March, up from 49.2% in February and the highest level since 2023. The euro was around 21%, with sterling and yen behind, and the dollar's rise aligned with tensions in the Middle East.
SWIFT data show the US dollar share of international transactions rose to 51.1% in March from 49.2% in February, a peak since 2023, with the euro around 21% and sterling and yen trailing.