Episode
Why the U.S. Dollar Keeps Slipping
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- The Secret War on Cash
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- Apr 15, 2026
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- 697
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Summary
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash , Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the continuing decline in the U.S. dollar’s global share and what that shift may signal for the long-term financial landscape. The conversation highlights how central banks, institutions, and investors are increasingly diversifying into gold, other currencies, and non-dollar assets , while de-dollarization continues to gain traction across the global system. The discussion also turns to America’s growing debt burden, including the warning that a $39 trillion national debt , rising interest costs, and weakening demand for U.S. debt could eventually create far more volatility in markets and more pressure on the dollar. Dean and Chris argue that while the exact timing remains uncertain, the long-term trend is clear enough that preparation and diversification matter. Key topics include: the dollar’s declining reserve share de-dollarization and reserve diversification central bank movement toward gold rising U.S. debt and interest pressure debt-to-GDP concerns and long-term dollar weakness why diversified financial positioning matters in uncertain conditions Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: SwissAmerica.com Subscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.