Big news about money! The US dollar is doing really well lately. It's stronger than it has been in a long time, thanks to a growing US economy and high interest rates. This makes it attractive to investors from other countries.
- The dollar is up more than 2% since November!
- It's 22% higher than its average since the year 2000.
- Experts think the dollar's rise might slow down soon.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Dollar's increase since November | 2%+ |
| Dollar's increase since 2000 average | 22% |
| Government interest payments as % of GDP (recent low) | 1.2% |
| Government interest payments as % of GDP (current) | 3.0% |
