Chips, AI and critical minerals: The world is building two economies
As the US-China divide hardens, the question for middle powers is no longer about picking a side, but whether they can resist choosing at all...
Tag : BRICS
Sanctions or war, the dollar always wins
Many countries are becoming less comfortable relying completely on the dollar, which has triggered ongoing discussions about de-dollarisation...
Trump’s tariffs shake world trade
US President Donald Trump has portrayed himself as a resetter of a system he says is rigged against the world’s largest economy...
Donald Trump’s dollar strategy spurs debate on Africa’s currency future
Donald Trump’s warnings could exacerbate concerns, steering African nations toward the dollar or prompting them to chart an independent course...
MENA’s wealth surge: Saudi & UAE to witness over 105% growth in 10 years
In January, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE joined the original BRICS cohort, which comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa...
Global economy’s uncertain future
The West thought of hurting Russia's energy trade, the same resource on which Europe's entire economy keeps running...
New Development Bank sells rand-denominated bonds for first time, expert hails move
In August 2023, the New Development Bank reportedly issued both R1 billion five-year bond and R500 million three-year note, as the auction attracted R2.67 billion in bids...
Dollar’s kingship under threat?
As of 2023, central banks hold about 60% of their foreign exchange reserves in Dollars...
Iran, Argentina submit applications to join BRICS
It was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first meeting with the leaders of major economies since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine....
Inside Russia’s stablecoin initiative
The project raises legitimate questions on whether a multinational stablecoin can strengthen trade and reduce US dollar dominance...