FT Transact

How much longer can King Dollar reign?

The US dollar is a symbol of American strength. But America’s share of global economic power is waning, and many countries resent the dollar’s dominance as a reserve currency. At the same time, President Trump may be eroding the trust the Federal Reserve has built up, and China is nothing but ambitious. So how long might King Dollar’s reign last?


FT Transact is a video channel turning the spotlight on the future of capital, exploring what’s driving transactional transformation - from trends in ecommerce, fintech and ESG investing, to the corporate innovators working to build the future of finance. The channel alternates between independent reporting from FT journalists and expert commentary from UBS.

Related Content

About FT Channels

FT Channels, a partnership destination that combines impactful and enriching multimedia content to spark curiosity and encourage discovery. Each vertical brings expert insights from the Financial Times and our Partners into the most pressing issues of our time.

Follow us

FT Transact

FT Channels, a partnership destination that combines impactful and enriching multimedia content to spark curiosity and encourage discovery. Each vertical brings expert insights from the Financial Times and our Partners into the most pressing issues of our time.


FT Transact is a video channel turning the spotlight on the future of capital, exploring what’s driving transactional transformation - from trends in ecommerce, fintech and ESG investing, to the corporate innovators working to build the future of finance. The channel alternates between independent reporting from FT journalists and expert commentary from UBS.