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Global U.S. dollar reserve trends
Overview
Research into global foreign exchange reserves indicates that the decline in the U.S. dollar’s share of global reserves is not a universal trend, but is instead driven by specific large reserve managers such as China, Russia, Mexico, and Morocco. A Federal Reserve Bank of New York study noted that while the dollar’s share fell from 64% in 2015 to 56% in 2025, the ‘active preferences channel’ showed a slight positive contribution of 0.3 percentage points toward dollar holdings among many examined countries.
Subsequent analysis suggests this shift may represent ‘de-reservification’ rather than true de-dollarization, as the dollar’s share in reserves has remained relatively stable, moving from 56.5% to 57%. This process is characterized by changes in how assets are held, with state-owned banks and pension funds in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea managing foreign assets that increasingly rival or exceed the holdings of their respective central banks.
Entities
International Monetary Fund · Federal Reserve · Federal Reserve Bank of New York · People's Bank of China · Bank for International Settlements
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGlobal monetary trends show de-reservification over de-dollarization
Global economic trends show a shift toward de-reservification rather than de-dollarization, as major public funds in Asia hold massive foreign assets. Meanwhile, the Fed has raised interest rates.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesFederal Reserve Bank of New York study on dollar reserve decline
A New York Fed study finds the decline in U.S. dollar reserves is driven by a few specific countries, including China and Russia, rather than a widespread global retreat from the currency.
Sources
brunobertez.com · europesays.com · la-chronique-agora.com · marketpulse.com