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Gold, ‘Non-traditional reserve currencies’ eat into U.S. dollar’s reserve dominance: Wolf Richter
Gold and other reserve currencies – but not the euro or renminbi – are steadily eroding the U.S. dollar’s position as the world’s preeminent reserve asset, according to Wolf Richter, analyst and publisher of Wolf Street.

“The status of the US dollar as the dominant global reserve currency has helped the US fund its twin deficits, and thereby has enabled them: the huge fiscal deficit every year and the massive trade deficit every year,” Richter wrote in an article published Monday. “The reserve currency status comes from other central banks (not the Fed) having purchased trillions of USD-denominated assets such as Treasury securities, other government securities, corporate bonds, and even stocks. The dollar status as the dominant reserve currency has been crucial for the US, and as that dominance declines ever so slowly, risks pile up ever so slowly.”
Total holdings of USD-denominated securities by other central banks (not the Fed) fell by $59 billion to $6.63 trillion at the end of 2024, from $6.69 trillion at the end of 2023,” he noted. “And the dollar’s share declined to 57.8% of total allocated exchange reserves at the end of 2024, the lowest since 1994, down by 7.3 percentage points in 10 years, as central banks have been diversifying their holdings for years to assets denominated in currencies other than the dollar, and into gold.”
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74th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair Set for September 2026 with Expanded Global Showcase
Stronger Participation, Wider Sourcing Opportunities, and Enhanced Exhibition Space Position the Fair as a Key Platform for Global Jewellery Trade
The 74th edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair is scheduled to take place from September 8–12, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, building on the strong momentum of its previous edition.
The 73rd edition recorded an impressive THB 4.75 billion in trade value and attracted over 40,000 visitors from 118 countries, reinforcing the fair’s position as a global sourcing hub for the jewellery industry.
This year, organisers have expanded the exhibition footprint to cover the entire QSNCC venue, including Halls 1–8 and Plenary Halls 1–4, with the addition of Plenary Hall 3. The move aims to accommodate growing exhibitor demand and improve navigation across product categories.
For jewellery retailers, the fair offers access to a diverse supplier base, spanning loose gemstones, finished jewellery, and manufacturing services. It also enables connections with OEM and ODM partners, supporting the creation of customised collections tailored to regional markets and pricing strategies.
Positioned within Thailand’s well-established gemstone and jewellery manufacturing ecosystem, the event provides opportunities to explore competitive sourcing, diversify supply chains, and gain insights into global trends.
With its broad product mix, international participation, and strong industry relevance, the upcoming edition is expected to support inventory planning, supplier discovery, and business expansion for jewellery retailers worldwide.
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