What’s going on with the greenback? Why all eyes are on the sinking U.S. dollar as Trump starts second year

2026-01-29 - 19:21

What's going on with the U.S. dollar? The greenback's bumpy ride so far this year, including a drop to its lowest level since 2022, has caught the attention of investors and traders around the world, helping drive gold and silver prices to all-time highs and deepening concerns that the U.S. may stray from its strong dollar policy. While statements from the U.S. administration appear to have calmed the waters for now, the Financial Post’s Barbara Shecter explains what's been driving the recent volatility and what the future could hold for the world's primary reserve currency. Read More