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BRICS, SCO Align on Unified Payment System to Reduce Dollar Reliance
29.10.2024
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is advancing talks on a unified payment system to increase national currency use, aligning with BRICS efforts to counter Western economic dominance. A New Era? SCO’s Talks on Unified Payment System Revealed Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)...
Critics: G7’s $50 Billion Russian Assets-Backed Loan Might Upset the West’s Financial Stability
28.10.2024
The G7’s finalized deal approving a Russian assets-backed loan of $50 billion to support the Ukrainian war effort has the potential to upset the Western financial system. Critics state that the U.S. and other countries may face repercussions, including losing the trust of some of their...
Morgan Stanley Warns High-Stakes 2024 Election Could Unleash Major Market Shifts
28.10.2024
Morgan Stanley analysts caution that the 2024 U.S. presidential election could unleash severe market volatility, driven by prolonged ballot counting, economic uncertainty, and unpredictable voter sentiment. Election Delays and Surprises: Morgan Stanley Predicts Shifts in Market Paths Morgan Stanley...
5,000 Delegates Gather as BRICS Charts a Path to Sidestep Western Influence
27.10.2024
With 5,255 delegates attending, the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan focused on building a “multipolar world order” and reducing reliance on dollar-based systems. With Over 5,000 Delegates, BRICS Summit Sends a Message to the Dollar’s Dominance More than 5,000 delegates gathered in Kazan for...
BRICS Isn’t Anti-West but Won’t Tolerate Western Currency Domination, Russian Official Says
26.10.2024
BRICS has condemned Western economic dominance and currency control tactics, accusing the West of using reserve currencies as “weapons” to maintain its monopoly. BRICS Says No to Western Monopoly, Criticizes Currency Control Strategies Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey...
BRICS Payment System a SWIFT Substitute? Network to Implement Digital Assets and Financial Messages
26.10.2024
The Russian Finance Minister offered insight into the inner workings of the new BRICS payment system at the recent summit held in Kazan. Anton Siluanov stated that the modern system will take digital financial assets into account and will be able to deliver financial messages. BRICS Proposed...
Iran Declares UN and IMF Ineffective, Advocates for BRICS-Driven World Order
25.10.2024
Iran’s president slammed the UN Security Council and International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the BRICS summit, accusing them of losing effectiveness due to Western interference. He called for BRICS nations to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and push for a new global order. The president...
Massive Turnout at BRICS Summit Proves West’s Strategy to Isolate Russia Failed
25.10.2024
Western efforts to isolate Russia have faltered as 36 nations attended the BRICS Summit in Kazan, a Russian official has declared. The BRICS leaders summit, chaired by Russia, saw 22 high-level delegations, highlighting Russia’s continued global influence despite sanctions and efforts by...
Western Investors Flip-Flop on Gold, Become Bull Market Price Setters
24.10.2024
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a seasoned gold market analyst, has observed a change in gold purchasing flows, stating that while the East previously drove prices up, Western investors are now in charge of pushing the gold market to new heights. However, a ‘perfect storm’ for gold prices might ensue...
‘Deep Chainsaw’ Sinks Deeper as Milei Axes Tax Enforcer in Argentina
24.10.2024
President Javier Milei has taken yet another step in reducing the size of the state. Through the President’s Office X account, Milei revealed that he would axe AFIP, the current tax enforcer in Argentina, replacing it with a simpler, smaller agency, eliminating over a third of...
Iran Warns BRICS of ‘Big Threat’ From Western Payment Systems, Vows to End Dependence
24.10.2024
Iran has called for BRICS nations to reduce their reliance on Western financial systems, warning of the risks posed by such dependence. Addressing the BRICS summit in Russia, Iran’s president urged the bloc to explore alternative structures and strengthen institutions like the New Development Bank...
Russia Pushes for New Precious Metals Platform to Reshape BRICS Trade
24.10.2024
Russia pushed for the creation of a BRICS platform to trade precious metals and diamonds at the BRICS Summit, criticizing excessive global trade regulations. President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need to bypass barriers that stifle the market. The summit also backed a BRICS Grain Exchange...
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
24.10.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries...
Election Day Drama Won’t Be the Only Major Event in November – Here’s Why
23.10.2024
With only 15 days left until the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, it’s scheduled to follow just two days after the U.S. election on Nov. 7. As of now, market forecasts via CME Group’s Fedwatch tool are leaning toward a 25 basis point (bps) reduction in the target...
Iran Urges BRICS to Create Financial System Free From Western Influence
23.10.2024
Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali has urged BRICS nations to establish an independent financial and banking system, free from Western standards, which he claims harm Global South countries. Speaking ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit, Jalali emphasized the need for BRICS members to create their...
Is G20 Losing Relevance? BRICS’ Rise Signals Shift in Global Power
23.10.2024
The rapid rise of BRICS is challenging the relevance of the G20 as a global platform, with BRICS nations now surpassing the G7 in economic output. As BRICS gains influence, discussions about reforms to major international organizations, including the IMF and UN, are intensifying. According to...
BRICS Nations in ‘Intense Discussions’ to Develop Common Payment System
23.10.2024
BRICS nations are actively discussing the development of a common payment system and the use of national currencies for trade, with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirming that intense talks have been underway. Studies and research have been commissioned. Experts have emphasized that...
Sanctions Backfire: European Exporters Suffer More Than Russia
22.10.2024
European sanctions against Russia are impacting small European exporters, particularly in Italy, more severely than Russia itself, according to Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with disrupted payment...
Putin Blasts US Sanctions, Reveals 95% of Russian Trade Now Dollar-Free
22.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized U.S. sanctions, noting that they are driving global economies away from the U.S. dollar and leading to a gradual decline in its use for international trade and reserves. He highlighted that Russia now conducts 95% of its foreign trade in national...
JPMorgan’s Bold Call: Why Carry Trades May Be Facing Their Final Days
22.10.2024
A new JPMorgan report warns that carry trades are losing effectiveness as global interest rates decline, urging investors to be more selective with currency risks. The Japanese yen has lost appeal after unexpected rate hikes, while the Swiss franc carries potential bullish risks. JPMorgan suggests...