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greenback

[green-bak] / ˈgrinˌbæk /


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The renewed military actions in the Middle East cast doubt on the fragile U.S.-Iran cease-fire, which could put upward pressure on the greenback, Kong adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Being short USD/JPY means investors are betting that the dollar will fall in value against the yen, or that the yen will strengthen against the greenback.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, meanwhile, said it was time for Japan to take “bold action” to protect its currency, which has fallen nearly 25% against the greenback over the past four years.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The greenback is boosted by its safe-haven role and America’s position as a net oil exporter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Even better, every other person “dropped some greenback love,” as Cool Papa would say, down into Wah-Wah Nita’s open guitar case.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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