Slope of Hope Blog Posts

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Curiously Weak Tariffs

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In recent days, the market has become an increasingly tense place, much like a well-crafted Halloween terror house in which you never know at what moment some creature is going to come bursting out of the wall to scare the hell out of you. It might be during market hours, or after hours, or during the weekend. There’s just no telling anymore what’s next and when it’s going to happen.

The monster news that was loudly teased by the President is, evidently, some kind of trade deal with the United Kingdom. I’m not sure how crammed the shelves in your house are filled with British goods, but the fact that the United States exports are more to the U.K. than we import is absolutely no surprise.

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Will Dollar Stay King in Next Rate Cycle?

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Will the dollar keep its dominance during 2025? See which FX signals currency traders should watch while interest rate cycles shift internationally.

For decades, the U.S. dollar has successfully held its position as the world’s most dominant currency, supported by economic scale, the trust in American institutions, and high liquidity. However, this dominance is no longer being taken for granted as 2025 progresses. Changes are gaining traction in global trade, like realigning policies of central banks, increased use of alternative currencies, and shifting global macro conditions. As the Federal Reserve indicates a potential shift and during ever-evolving interest rate conditions, traders are left to wonder: Will the dollar remain the most dominant, or are we witnessing early signs of a changing currency hierarchy?

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