The double-edged sword of a strong U.S. dollar
Jul 11, 2022•11 min
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Episode description
The U.S. dollar has surged to its highest levels in at least two years against other major currencies. But when you factor in our current inflation situation – is this good news for Americans?
Plus: our immunity against this summer’s strain of COVID-19.
And: President Biden heads to the Middle East.
Guests: Axios' Javier David and Tina Reed.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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