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The BRICS project to create a common currency is generating growing interest among economists and analysts, as it could redefine global financial balances. For decades, the US dollar has dominated as the main reserve currency, giving the United States substantial economic and geopolitical power. During their summit in 2024 in Kazan, Russia, the leaders of the BRICS intensified their discussions on establishing an alternative called "Unit," designed to facilitate exchanges within the bloc. This project fits into a broader strategy aimed at reducing their dependence on the dollar, in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions. At a time when many countries are seeking to diversify their reserves and bypass the constraints imposed by the current monetary system, can this initiative truly shake the dollar's supremacy?
Global economic relations are evolving under the influence of geopolitical tensions and the strategic repositioning of major powers. In this context, China and Russia are strengthening their trade partnership, which is set to reach a historical record of 240 billion euros in 2024. This growth illustrates a strategic rapprochement bolstered by Western sanctions against Moscow and Beijing's desire to expand its influence. More than just an economic alliance, this cooperation sends a clear signal to the United States and the European Union, which aim to limit their dominance on the global stage. Thus, the surge in trade flows, increased use of the yuan in transactions, and the restructuring of international financial circuits now raise the question of the long-term consequences of this Sino-Russian agreement.
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The global economic landscape, long dominated by Western powers and supported by the preeminence of the dollar, seems on the brink of change. In the face of a financial system centralized around the United States and Europe, many nations are expressing a growing desire to turn to alternatives. This trend is accelerating with the recent announcement: more than twenty countries from several continents have officially submitted their candidacy to join BRICS in 2025. If this project comes to fruition, the expansion of the formed bloc could enhance its economic weight but also redefine the balance of power on a global scale.
The Chinese economy is wavering between stagnation and decline, revealing lasting structural flaws. In December, the consumer price index only increased by 0.1% year-on-year, confirming intensifying deflationary pressure despite the government's repeated attempts to revive growth. The drop in food prices (-0.5%) and consumer goods (-0.2%) illustrates the lack of dynamism in domestic demand, as households remain cautious and businesses hesitate to invest. Thus, the real estate crisis, coupled with the ineffectiveness of previous stimulus measures, fuels uncertainties. This slowdown goes beyond a cyclical phase. It calls into question the resilience of the Chinese economic model and its short-term outlook.
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Financial markets are on the brink of a new cycle of monetary easing, marked by strategic decisions from major central banks. Following the American Federal Reserve, which began reducing its key interest rates last September, it is now the People's Bank of China (PBOC) that is preparing to take the lead. Beijing plans to lower its interest rates further to stimulate the economy and counter the heightened deflationary pressure on the yuan, a phenomenon that worries Chinese authorities and weighs on investor confidence. In light of this situation, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and macroeconomic analyst, anticipates a chain reaction in the financial markets. He asserts that the combination of a looser monetary policy in China and a favorable environment in the United States will enhance the appeal of alternative assets, particularly bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. According to him, this injection of liquidity, coupled with a reorientation of institutional capital, could trigger a massive rally in the cryptocurrency market during the year 2025.
The center of gravity of the global economy is gradually shifting towards new alliances. In the face of the waning influence of Western institutions, another bloc is consolidating its power. Since January 1, 2025, the BRICS have taken a new step by welcoming nine partner states. This expansion, decided at the Kazan summit in October 2024, reinforces their political and economic weight and broadens their grip on emerging markets. Now, the organization represents 51% of the global population and generates 40.4% of global GDP in purchasing power parity.
Global trade is going through a period marked by increasing tensions, where diplomacy and economy intertwine in strategic rivalries. Indeed, China's opening of an anti-dumping investigation into European cognac imports signals a new front in the trade conflict with the European Union. This move, perceived as a direct response to European accusations against Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles, reflects an escalation of economic retaliations between two major powers. Such a case goes beyond a mere trade dispute. It raises fundamental questions about the balance of international exchanges and the role of institutions like the World Trade Organization in arbitrating these disputes in an increasingly complex rivalry context.
The BRICS are ushering in a new economic era with a historic expansion planned for January 2025. This group, which unites some of the largest emerging economies, is set to welcome nine new partners, marking a decisive step in its quest for strengthening its position on the international stage. Such a move comes at a time when geopolitical rivalries are intensifying and traditional alliances are being questioned. Through the extension of their geographical and strategic reach, the BRICS aim to consolidate their influence, but also to provide a credible alternative to Western-dominated economic models. This shift reflects a reorganization of global economic powers, in response to growing demands for a more balanced and multipolar system.
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