# Why the value of the US dollar is shedding cents

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/why-the-value-of-the-us-dollar-is-shedding-cents/
- Published: 2026-02-01T09:00:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: Freepik. Article by Sam Klebanov. Morning Brew – January 29, 2026. If Benjamin Franklin were around today, he’d probably be battling self-worth issues, as the value of the bills with his face on them plummets. The dollar has sunk 2% against a basket of foreign currencies since the start of 2026 and almost 11% in the past year in a sign that global investors are growing bearish on Uncle Sam. […] Click here to view original web page at www.morningbrew.com Related articles: The value of the US dollar dropped 10% over the past year and Trump thinks ‘it’s great.’ But here’s what it really means for your money – AOL / Moneywise Weak dollar drives gold over $5,500 for first time, amid geopolitical and debasement fears – The Guardian What Would a Fiscal Crisis Look Like? – Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio