As global discussions around the U.S. dollar's future and a potential BRICS currency gain momentum, President Putin’s recent comments highlight both the challenges and opportunities ahead. While Russia does not seek to abandon the dollar, evolving U.S. policies are driving nations to consider alternatives. In this article, ...

The future of the dollar and the prospects for the BRICS currency are becoming increasingly relevant topics amid changes in the global economy and new statements by world leaders. In his latest speech, Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia does not seek to abandon the dollar, although the restrictive measures ...

... Petersburg platform is potentially open to participants from BRICS countries interested in trading actual bars outside the control of Western exchanges. 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 their gold reserves, diversifying investments, and reducing the share of dollar-denominated assets. The development of a proprietary gold trading infrastructure complements this strategy ...

... widely used—both among citizens and in the business sector and banks. The development of the digital form of the national currency should simplify payments and reduce transaction costs in the economy. In addition, plans are in place to create a unified ... ... the world. He noted the growing importance of Global South countries and integration associations. In particular, the share of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in the world economy has already reached 40% and continues to increase....

... (07:30 MSK) Changes in India's interest rate can affect borrowing costs and the country's investment appeal. For Russia, as a BRICS partner, this may influence bilateral trade and investment flows. 2. Germany's Industrial Production for October (10:00 ... ... macroeconomic indicators from the Eurozone and Germany, as well as India's rate decisions, shape the overall sentiment in commodity and currency markets. For Russia, it's crucial to focus on oil price dynamics and U.S. rig activity, as these directly impact budget ...