US dollar off to its worst start in 50 years in 2025
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 14, 2025, 18:29 IST | Updated: Jul 14, 2025, 18:29 IST
In the opening half of 2025, the U.S. dollar dropped a dramatic 10.8%—its steepest decline in over five decades. The slump reflects investor concerns over President Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda, spiraling national debt, and mounting pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates. As the dollar falters, alternative currencies and gold have surged, while U.S. equities recover in a volatile yet recalibrated financial landscape.
trending videos
)
VIDEO | Rape, religious conversion, blackmail: Wife of Air Force official makes serious allegations on former classmate
)
New UNESCO wonders worldwide, Mayan legends & a bike chef in Denmark
)
Greece's Ancient Sites Under Climate Strain; 19 Sites at Urgent Climate Risk
)
Antarctica's Ice Mystery: Giant Frozen Area Disappears
)
Israel-Lebanon War: Deadly Israeli Drone Strikes Leave Multiple Casualties In Southern Lebanon
)
Art meets nature in Australia
)
120 Bahadur, Border, Uri: The Surgical Strike: The Changing Face of Indian War Films
)
US-Iran War: IRGC Chief Ahmad Vahidi; The Man Driving Tehran's Strategy
)
California Earthquake Threat? Scientists Warn Pressure Is Still Building
)
WION Health Pulse | Dr. Jitendra singh: India hailed as leader of preventive care today
)
UK Elections: Opinion Polls Predict Debacle for Labour in Upcoming UK Elections
)
Central Bank Policy Will Depend on Oil Price
)
Pentagon UFO Files Show 'Mother ORB' Releasing Smaller Objects
)
G7 Summit 2026 | Modi-Trump Reunion: Leaders Meet After 16 Months At G7
)
WION Health Pulse | 'There is a paradigm shift on how the world looks at India'
)
WION Health Pulse: India's pharma power | Global healthcare lifeline
)
Major Review Finds Little Benefit With Calcium & Vitamin D Supplements
)
Molise Landslide: Heavy Rain Triggers Large Landslide in Molise
)
Has Netanyahu Lost His Trump Advantage? Iran Deal Sparks Political Turmoil For Netanyahu
)
Starmer’s Surprise Offer to Burnham Sparks Fresh UK Political Speculation
)
G7 Summit 2026: Trump Jokes 'I am The Boss' As G7 Talks Begin
)
Europe’s AI Fortress: France Cuts Dependence on US Tech in Sovereignty Push
)
South Korea Shifts Border Control Line Near North Korea Frontier
)
US President Trump's Approval Ratings Witness a Quick Surge
)
Bungee Jumping Horror: Terrifying Safety Lapse Caught On Camera In Brazil
)
G7 Summit 2026: Trump Condoles Indian Sailors' Killing, Says India Plays a Big Role in Everything
)
Hungary PM-Elect Vows State Media Overhaul
)
US-Iran Peace Deal: Iran Days Its Time to Test The Implementation of Agreement
)
G7 Summit 2026: Trump Says India Trade Deal 'Very Close' Hails Modi As Tough Negotiator
)
Brazil Top Court Convicts Ex-Lawmakers For Seeking US Sanctions
)
How West Asia Conflict Affects India
)
Ranbir Kapoor Makes Time 100 Most Influential List | Ranbir Kapoor to Play Lord Rama
)
Earth's Pressure Builds Under America's Danger Zone
)
Snap Bets Big on AI With Next-Generation AR Smart Glasses
)
China: Bitchat Taken Down Over Regulatory Orders | Still Available Outside China
)
India: Rameshbabu Vaishali Secures 2026 Women’s Candidates Victory
)
El Niño Looms as Oceans Warm Up
)
WION World Pulse: 'Ayushman Bharat is a unique healthcare insurance cover'
)
Sudan Civil War: UN Warns of Regional Spillover, 700 Killed in Drone Strikes
)
Australia Refinery Fire: Refinery Pumps Out About 10% of Australia's Fuel
)
WION Health Pulse: AI & Digital integration | Cure vs care