In general, § The issue of euro-denominated debt securities continues to increase; § International loans in euro are also increasing, but this depends on several factors such as the destination of the loan (e.g. loans to Latin America are mostly made in USD); § The euro is still the most important currency after the USD, accounting for 37% of all international exchange transactions and between 41% and 63% of imports/exports.
En effet, les réserves internationales globales ont doublé de 2001 à 2005, et de plus en plus de banques centrales commencent à se faire du souci à propos de la composition de leurs réserves, qui sont principalement en USD (66,5% en 2005).