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The Dollar Is Weaker. Is That a Good Thing?

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

February 3, 2026

Show Notes

Over the last year, thedollar has been declining in value. And last week, President Donald Trump said he wasn’t concerned about the recent slide. WSJ’s Greg Ip explains how a weaker dollar fits into Trump’s broader economic strategy to boost U.S. growth. Jessica Mendoza hosts.


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