BS EDIT: The Future of Money: Dollar vs Renminbi

By Business StandardPublished On Jun 20, 2025

China’s Message to the World

China’s central bank urges less reliance on the dollar

Six foreign banks adopt its cross-border payment system as an alternative to SWIFT

Dollar Doubts Multiply

US policy instability and Trump’s trade tactics raise global concern

ECB chief Lagarde questions future dollar dominance

Trade Tensions Hurt Credibility

Trump's tariffs, trade disruption, and weakening multilateral norms are shaking trust in US leadership

Fed Signals Trouble

Inflation forecasts rise, growth outlook falls

The Fed holds rates steady amid tariff-related uncertainty

RMB’s Limitations Remain

China’s currency isn’t ready to lead:

• Tight capital controls

• Limited global circulation

• Pegged to the dollar

A Fragmented Future

The global system may move towards currency multipolarity—but at the cost of stability and lower efficiency