The decision has led to volatile financial markets, geopolitical tension and inflated asset prices
Richard Nixon announced 50 years ago that the US would no longer exchange dollars held by foreign governments for gold.Richard Nixon announced 50 years ago that the US would no longer exchange dollars held by foreign governments for gold.ew dates in economic history classify as turning points but one of them was Sunday 15 August 1971 when
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