Venezuela Abandoning The Bolivar And Adopting The U.S. Dollar Would Be The Biggest Currency Switch Since The Advent Of The Euro, Hanke Says

Jason Ma, Shawn Tully  Updated Sat, August 22, 2026  Fortune

Steve Hanke earned the moniker "Money Doctor" after advising governments across the globe on how to use currencies to get inflation under control. The professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University is now helping Venezuela and has been named a special advisor to a leading member of the country's National Assembly.

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When U.S. Debt Becomes a Global Market Problem: Bonds and the Dollar Send a New Warning

The United States has crossed the $40 trillion debt threshold at the same time that long-term Treasury yields have surged and the dollar has weakened. The combination is forcing investors to reconsider an assumption that has supported global finance for decades: that higher U.S. yields will automatically strengthen demand for both Treasuries and the dollar.

A Crisis Of Confidence And A Cash Economy: Around 97 Trillion Iraqi Dinars Are Outside The Banking System

Shafaq News - Baghdad    Cash held outside the banking system constitutes one of the most prominent challenges facing the Iraqi economy, given the continued reliance of a large segment of citizens and merchants on cash transactions and keeping part of their money outside banks.

While money outside the banking system does not necessarily mean that it is entirely hoarded, its sheer size raises questions about the weakness of banking transactions and the ability of banks to attract savings and convert them into loans and financing for projects and investments.

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Oil Is Forcing Central Banks Back Toward Tightening: The Global Inflation-Debt Collision

The Iran conflict is creating a new problem for policymakers: oil and energy costs are pushing inflation higher at the same time that governments are already carrying heavy debt loads. For the global financial system, the question is becoming whether central banks can fight inflation without making sovereign debt and economic growth problems worse.

Iraq Secures Alternative Oil Export Routes Amid Hormuz Disruptions

2026-08-21 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq has secured alternative routes for oil exports and activated border crossings to sustain trade as disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz strain the country’s economy, Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi announced on Friday.

Iraq Faces A Difficult Period... Al-Zaydi: We Have More Than One Solution To The Economic Crisis, And The Budget Will Soon Be Before Parliament - 8/21/2026

Latest News Friday,August 21, 2026 Baghdad - One News - 8/21/2026   Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed that Iraq is going through a “critical” phase, given the escalating tensions in the region and the repercussions of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on trade and the economy, stressing that the government has a range of alternatives and solutions to deal with the economic pressures and maintain the country’s stability.  

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When U.S. Debt Becomes a Currency Problem: The Dollar-Bond Relationship Enters a New Phase

The United States has crossed the $40 trillion debt threshold just as long-term Treasury yields remain elevated and the dollar weakens—raising a larger question about whether investors are beginning to view high U.S. yields as compensation for fiscal risk rather than simply an attractive return.

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India Pushes the Rupee Further Into International Trade as Dollar Dependence Gradually Diversifies

New trade rules make it easier for Indian exporters to invoice and receive payment in rupees, adding another piece to the gradual diversification of the global payments system.