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Iran War Spurs Debate Over Expanding U.S. Central Bank Swap Lines
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4:22Now PlayingIn April, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted requests for permanent swap lines from the United Arab Emirates and other economies weathering the Iran War. Swap lines, typically deployed in emergencies, enable currency exchanges between central banks to prevent global dollar shortages. Recent comments from Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, signal his willingness to collaborate with the Treasury on international issues. CNBC’s Matt Peterson reports.
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Iran War Spurs Debate Over Expanding U.S. Central Bank Swap Lines
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