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Will the euro be the true greenback in the future?

The dollar is involved in nine out of ten foreign exchange transactions and still accounts for 58% of total foreign exchange reserves. Commodities, interest rates, derivatives: it is the dominant currency in almost all markets, with one exception: green bonds, which are mainly denominated in euros and whose take-off is mainly driven by companies and public actors based in Europe. In 2025, the green bond market is expected to see another record volume of issuance.

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