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As global economic tensions redefine financial and political alliances, the role of the US dollar and potential alternatives is coming to the forefront. At the Valdai forum in Sochi, Vladimir Putin clarified Russia's stance on the use of the dollar in response to US sanctions that restrict its access to this currency. This statement is made in a global context where several nations, particularly within the BRICS, are exploring alternatives to the monetary dominance of the United States. Analyzing this Russian strategy, which combines pragmatism with the exploration of new economic options, helps to better understand the current issues and the prospects for a new international financial balance.

The BRICS have just completed their summit in Kazan, in an explosive geopolitical context. Between the war in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, and the American elections, the BRICS are increasingly establishing themselves as an alternative to America!

The BRICS summit chaired by Russia is approaching rapidly. Here is everything you need to know before this major geopolitical event.

The EUR/USD exchange rate recently dropped to around 1.0900, influenced by an increasingly accommodative market sentiment towards the European Central Bank (ECB). This bearish trend, observed for four consecutive sessions, is primarily due to expectations of an interest rate cut by the ECB during its upcoming financial meeting scheduled for this Thursday.

The Bitcoin market is going through a delicate phase, marked by increased volatility and significant capital movements. Recent on-chain data reveals contrasting behaviors among investors, suggesting upcoming turbulence.

Goldman Sachs has made a resounding statement about the future of the dollar. Indeed, the banking giant anticipates a gradual weakening of the American currency, a direct consequence of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cuts. The significance of this announcement lies not only in its impact on foreign exchange markets but also in global investment strategies, especially in a context where cryptocurrencies continue to establish themselves as alternative safe havens.

The FED has just made a major change in its monetary policy. After 17 months of status quo, the central bank has decided to cut its key interest rates by 0.50 percentage points at its September meeting. Are you ready for the return of the printing press?

The financial markets are on red alert. While the dollar hits its lowest level in 14 months against the euro, the Chinese yuan keeps plummeting. This dual monetary crisis, which shakes the major economies, makes the global stock exchanges tremble. In face of this instability, the stock market becomes the…

While the BNS adjusts its rates, the franc bulks up its biceps, and bitcoin benefits from the sidelines!

The dominance of the dollar as the benchmark currency in international exchanges is today more questioned than ever. As geopolitical tensions and American economic sanctions multiply, several emerging powers are organizing to reduce their dependence on the greenback. It is in this context that Sergey LAVROV, the Russian Foreign Minister, and Donald TRUMP, the former President of the United States, find common ground in their criticisms of current policies. According to them, the systematic use of the dollar as a sanction tool undermines not only the American economy but also the position of the dollar on the international stage.

Following the collapse of the Chinese real estate sector, which accounted for 30% of the country's GDP, China is heading towards a recession. Is China on the verge of experiencing its "2008 crisis"?

As China increasingly reveals its totalitarian face, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris raise serious concerns about their ability to defend Western interests against Beijing. Are they about to capitulate to Xi Jinping and abandon Taiwan?

The calm before the storm. This is how one could describe the attitude of global markets at the beginning of this week. Stock markets around the world are oscillating, while the dollar seems firmly anchored. But for how much longer? As investors eagerly await crucial economic data from the United…

All eyes were on Jackson Hole, where Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, delivered his highly anticipated annual speech in the business world. Powell's words signaled a new direction in the months ahead: a decrease in interest rates, after 2 years of monetary austerity. Such a decision could lead markets to new highs!

The global financial system is on the brink of a major upheaval. The BRICS bloc is planning to create an independent payment system to facilitate cross-border transactions among its members. This initiative aims to reduce their dependence on the US dollar by integrating local currencies for trade exchanges.

The year 2024 will be marked by a surprising dynamic in the foreign exchange market: the euro, after experiencing a difficult first half of the year, has bounced back against the US dollar. This turnaround has surprised many analysts who, a few months ago, saw the euro sinking further.

While the global economic order has long been shaped by the hegemony of the US dollar, signs of an inevitable transition are multiplying. Today, a new milestone has been reached: for the first time in decades, the dollar's share of global reserves has fallen below 60%. This decline, far from being trivial, reflects profound changes driven by emerging economies, particularly the members of the BRICS bloc, who seek to redefine the rules of the global financial game. As central banks in developing countries turn away from the dollar to favor gold and their local currencies, a new monetary order may be taking shape.

Markets have fallen historically in recent days. Are we heading towards a new descent into hell, or will the Fed lower its rates and launch a new stock market boom?

As Maduro seems to have orchestrated a massive election fraud to stay in power, Venezuela tragically marches towards total and imminent collapse.

In July, the US dollar deals a heavy blow to the currencies of BRICS member countries. Despite these nations' efforts to reduce their dependence on the dollar, it continues to strengthen.

American entrepreneur and investor Balaji Srinivasan has published an article in which he announces an astronomical debt crisis that would be inevitable. Are you ready for this financial tsunami of 175 trillion dollars?

The US debt is threatening the global economy. Bitcoin offers an escape route for investors. Explore the opportunities to seize.

Not content with drastically limiting how Iraq can spend its dollar reserves, the Fed now forbids it from using the yuan. When will it be bitcoin?

In an effort to reduce their dependence on the US dollar, BRICS member countries are intensifying their efforts to establish a new global economic dynamic. This initiative, driven by recent developments and major agreements, could disrupt the current balance of international trade.

Russia warns that the dollar monopoly must end. Bitcoin is becoming an obvious choice, even for Trump...

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The new expansion of BRICS into Southeast Asia could transform the global energy landscape. According to a recent analysis by Rystad Energy, the alliance could trigger a $100 billion increase in the oil industry by 2028. This development is generating a lot of interest in the context of redefining global economic dynamics.

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