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Why was the Eurodollar invented?

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For transactions in US Dollars that are deposited in Non USA based banks. They are worldwide and not just in Europe despite the name 'Euro'dollar. Because they are held overseas the trading is not liable for regulation by the US Federal Reserve Board.

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