## The Global Reign of the U.S. Dollar: Its Significance The U.S. dollar is undeniably at the helm of international commerce, being responsible for over [40% of global transactions](https://www.bloomberg.com/features/usd-strong-dollar-dominance/#:~:text=The%20currency%20is%20big%2C%20stable,it’s%20become%20a%20compelling%20target.&text=The%20US%20dollar%20is%20the,transactions%20than%20any%20other%20currency). This dominant position includes crucial commodities like oil and gold. In 2023, around [59% of the world’s foreign currency reserves were in dollars](https://www.bloomberg.com/features/usd-strong-dollar-dominance/#:~:text=The%20currency%20is%20big%2C%20stable,it’s%20become%20a%20compelling%20target.&text=The%20US%20dollar%20is%20the,transactions%20than%20any%20other%20currency), highlighting its unmatchedNavigating Currency Fluctuations: Essential Techniques for Asian and Indian Traders