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US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low

[Oct 13 2:30 AM] The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady…

BRICS Slashes US Dollar and Euro Transactions to Below 30%

[Oct 12 3:30 AM] BRICS nations are increasingly using national currencies, with 65% of transactions now conducted in local currencies, according to a Russian finance official. The U.S. dollar and euro account for less than 30% of payments among member states…

Russian Finance Minister: Western Policies Hurt the US Dollar

[Oct 11 9:30 PM] Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov believes that the policies of the US and its Western allies are affecting the role of the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. Siluanov stated that while the U.S. dollar will remain popular, the BRICS bloc will…

UBS Maintains Optimism in Markets Amid Middle East Uncertainty

[Oct 9 10:40 PM] Global investment bank UBS remains optimistic about market prospects despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and missile attacks from Iran have caused concern, oil prices are stable…

Jim Rickards: Gold Might Avoid Crypto Substituting the US Dollar

[Oct 7 10:30 PM] Renowned economist Jim Rickards explained that buying gold to back the dollar would restore confidence in the currency, avoiding a long-term decline. He stated that the currency should not be taken for granted, as new forms of money like crypto…

CME Fedwatch Favors Half-Point Cut Ahead of FOMC Meeting

[Sep 28 2:45 PM] In just 40 days, the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will gather to decide whether the central bank will lower the benchmark interest rate. This pivotal moment occurs two days after the 2024 U.S. Election Day. As it stands, CME futures…