EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Dollar Is Weaker. Is That a Good Thing?
from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Over the last year, the dollar 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. Further Listening: - Who Is the New Fed Chair? - It's Almost 2026. How’s the Economy? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Over the last year, the dollar 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. Further Listening: - Who Is the New Fed Chair? - It's Almost 2026. How’s the Economy? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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