... potential risks for financial markets. Diminished Dollar Stability The growing debt burden could weaken investor confidence in the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. Concerns about the U.S.'s ability to manage its debt may drive investors toward alternative assets, potentially weakening the dollar's value and affecting commodity and financial markets worldwide. Inflationary Pressures Financing debt and economic stimulus programs with borrowed funds could fuel inflation. As debt accumulates and interest rates rise, inflation expectations ...

... of major investors and corporations. By 2025, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is measured in trillions of dollars, comparable to the valuations of the world’s largest companies. Digital currencies are used not only for speculative ... ... as a means of savings and transactions. The reasons for the popularity of cryptocurrencies are varied. First, they provide an alternative to traditional financial instruments and fiat currencies, allowing transactions to be conducted directly, without ...

... Forecasts for 2025 Reuters Forecasts the dollar exchange rate to be between 100 and 108 rubles by the end of 2025. Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Estimates the average annual ruble exchange rate in 2025 at 96.5 rubles per dollar. Alternative Scenarios Some experts suggest both further weakening of the ruble to 120 per dollar and strengthening below the 100 ruble mark in the event of improved economic and geopolitical conditions. Implications for the Economy and Population Inflation ...

... liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe. The volumes of gas that have not been delivered are assessed to be worth tens of billions of dollars. This issue is becoming particularly pressing with the approach of the winter season and the growing need for reliable ... ... increased heating and electricity costs, putting pressure on household budgets and reducing overall purchasing power. Search for Alternative Suppliers Faced with unreliable supplies from the U.S., Europe may actively seek alternative gas sources. Potential ...

... This represents another step toward de-dollarization—transitioning to settlements in national currencies and reducing the dollar's role in global trade. In recent years, central banks of BRICS countries and several other states have been rapidly increasing ... ... products (futures, exchange-traded funds) based on physical gold, expanding options for investors. Financial Resilience: An alternative precious metals market makes the financial system less susceptible to external shocks and sanctions, enhancing the ...