May 19, 2026

Is America’s Edge Fading? Steve Hanke on Dollar Dominance

9 minutes

💡Get a free review with Wealthion’s trusted financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4tHZurkIs America’s global edge really fading — or is the dollar still too dominant to dethrone? Steve Hanke joins Maggie Lake to explain why he doesn’t buy the idea that American exceptionalism is over, even as China chips away at U.S. influence, gold buying rises, and investors question the future of dollar dominance. Hanke argues the real strength of America isn’t just politics or military power — it’s the depth of U.S. capital markets and the global demand for dollar-based assets. But the risks are building at the margins.

Chapters:

00:00 — Is America’s Edge Fading?00:35 — Why Hanke Says “Not Really”01:35 — Why the Dollar Still Rules02:55 — The Real Source of U.S. Power04:15 — De-Dollarization Fears05:45 — China, Gold & Treasuries07:35 — Why the Yuan Isn’t Ready09:15 — The Dollar’s Throne Remains Intact

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