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BRICS Unified Currency Deemed Premature by Russian Official

[Oct 8, 2024 2:30 AM] Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has stated that discussions on a single currency for the BRICS economic bloc are premature due to differences in financial regulation among member nations. Instead, the focus remains on enhancing financial…

BRICS Summit Looms: Expert Warns of ‘Dramatic’ Shifts, US Dollar’s Wane, and Wall Street’s Blind Spots

[Aug 17, 2023 10:30 PM] Market expert Peter Grandich is urging the masses to keep a close eye on the BRICS bloc of burgeoning countries, hinting that specific partnerships might usher in “dramatic” ramifications. In just five days, the much-awaited BRICS…

US Dollar to Remain Major Global Currency, South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa Says

[Aug 17, 2023 1:30 AM] BRICS plans to discuss trade in national currencies at its summit but de-dollarization is not on the agenda, South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa stated. The talks in Johannesburg next week will also focus on the expansion of the bloc of emerging economies…

Putin and Ramaphosa Discuss BRICS Summit, Trade and Cooperation; Russian President to Join via Video Link

[Aug 9, 2023 4:00 PM] Russian president Vladimir Putin and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed cooperation, trade, and preparations for the upcoming BRICS summit. The two leaders conversed about practical cooperation and the expansion of the…

‘Nuances Exist’ Among BRICS Members Regarding Bloc’s Expansion, Kremlin Admits

[Aug 3, 2023 11:30 PM] The enlargement of BRICS will be “near the top of the agenda” at the organization’s summit in August, the Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told media. While recognizing the importance of the topic, Peskov indicated that participants in the meeting…

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hints at Expansion of BRICS Bloc With 3 New Members

[Jul 27, 2023 11:30 AM] In a recent interview published on July 26, South Africa’s foreign minister Naledi Pandor highlighted the BRICS group of economies’ commitment to peace, asserting that these nations do not aim to “weaponize the oceans.”…

Algeria Readies $1.5B BRICS Bid: Major Move for Membership in the Cards?

[Jul 24, 2023 6:30 PM] As quoted by Ennahar TV, Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signaled that Algeria — Africa’s largest nation — is eager to align itself with the BRICS coalition. He conveyed that this significant alignment with the five major emerging…

BRICS Leaders to Talk Expansion at August Summit, Host Confirms

[Jul 19, 2023 1:30 AM] The leaders of the BRICS states will discuss the organization’s enlargement when they meet in South Africa, the country’s president indicated. The summit is set take place in August when over a dozen countries will hope to be given a path to…

India’s External Affairs Minister Shuns BRICS Currency Talks, Prioritizes Rupee’s Strength Instead

[Jul 11, 2023 8:00 AM] Members of the BRICS alliance are meeting at a summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August, focusing attention on the potential for the BRICS bloc to create a gold-backed reserve currency. However, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s…

Google Trends Data Reflects Rising Interest in BRICS Bloc and De-Dollarization Searches 

[Jul 10, 2023 8:00 AM] Set to take place in less than two months, the upcoming BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for August 22 to 24, has captured global attention. Anticipation is mounting as ministers from the BRICS countries convene to explore potential avenues…