greenback
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Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar, but may be weighed by safe-haven demand for the greenback amid the conflicts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Like other Korean exporters, Kia is facing unfavorable foreign-exchange conditions, Hong says, citing the local currency’s gains of about 13% against the greenback since early July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Last month, it reached the strongest levels in 13 months against the greenback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The greenback fell to its lowest level in nearly three weeks against a basket of currencies, and dropped 0.6% to 153.05 yen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
They noted the things he carried: “$20 in greenback, two silver dollars, and...a gold watch.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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