Stable Exchange Rate VS. the Gamblers of London & Wall Street

The Truth About Bretton Woods & Global Currency Control | What They Don’t Teach You in School

Did the Bretton Woods system really serve the global good—or was it shaped to benefit U.S. economic interests above all? In this insightful breakdown, we explore how post-WWII global finance was built not around international cooperation, but around U.S. priorities, especially when it came to currency control.

💡 You’ll learn:
💰 Why developing nations pushed for stable exchange rates
🌍 How fixed exchange rates helped protect against currency speculation
📉 Why unchecked London speculators could destabilize economies like Mexico's
📜 The original goals of Bretton Woods vs. what actually happened

This video dives into the core elements of the international monetary system, the myth of a “global currency union,” and the dangers of modern currency manipulation.

📌 Chapters:
0:00 – U.S. Influence at Bretton Woods
0:11 – Developing Nations & Stable Investment Needs
0:24 – Negotiated, Contract-Based Exchange Rates
0:36 – The Danger of Speculation in London & Elsewhere

💬 What do you think—was Bretton Woods fair or rigged?

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