The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer 

Outside the BoxConcerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spendingLast Updated: March 4, 2025 at 2:12 p.m. ETFirst Published: March 4, 2025 at 7:50 a.m. ETListen(6 min)For decades, the U.S. dollar has enjoyed a unique status as the world’s dominant reserve currency, granting the United States significant financial advantages. Yet without credible progress to address the U.S. federal budget deficit beyond statements of intention, concerns are rising