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Central Banks Plan to Reduce Dollar Holdings as Reserve Diversification Gains Momentum

By Chee Liang CFA4 min read

London, 30 June 2026 – Global central banks are preparing to reduce their exposure to the US dollar over the next decade, marking a significant shift in reserve-management sentiment as geopolitical risk, US political uncertainty and diversification pressures reshape official investment strategies.

A new survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum found that, for the first time in the survey’s history, more central banks expect to cut dollar holdings than increase them over the coming decade.

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  • Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.