Trump says 'dollar is king' after it posts worst first-half return in 52 years

Geopolitical & Economic Outlook - The report suggests that BRICS poses a threat to the US dollar's dominance as the global standard [1] - Maintaining the dollar as the world standard is crucial to avoid a significant decline in the country's status, comparable to losing a major war [2] - The dollar's position as "king" must be preserved [2] Political Commentary - The report implies that the strength of the dollar is dependent on the competence of the president [1]