[SWIFT: Global Usage of the US Dollar in Transactions Surges to a New High] Despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. President Trump's policies, the U.S. dollar continues to maintain its dominant position in global trade. According to the latest data released by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), the dollar's share in international transactions rose to 50.5% in December, up from 46.8% the previous month. This marks the highest share since 2023, when the Belgium-based institution revised its transaction data collection methods. Among major reserve currencies, the euro follows (with a share of approximately 22%), then the British pound, Canadian dollar, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan. JPMorgan strategists, including Luis Oganes, wrote: 'The dollar continues to dominate foreign exchange transactions and international currency usage. Meanwhile, central banks around the world are steadily increasing their gold reserves, with gold accounting for a growing proportion of reserve assets maturing in 2025.'