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Greenback Flexes: Dollar Index Reaches Highest Level in Over Two Years

Greenback Flexes: Dollar Index Reaches Highest Level in Over Two YearsThe U.S. dollar index flexes its strength in the new year, reaching levels not seen in two years. This rise is supported by the so-called ‘Trump Trade,’ the expectation of only two more rate cuts this year, and the weakness of other currencies in the basket. Dollar Index Inches Higher Powered by Trump Trade, Fed […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

88% Chance of No Change: Fedwatch Tool’s Bold Call Ahead of Next Fed Meeting

88% Chance of No Change: Fedwatch Tool’s Bold Call Ahead of Next Fed MeetingIn just 26 days, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the U.S. Federal Reserve will gather to deliberate on whether to adjust the federal funds rate. As of Jan. 2, 2025, with the next meeting slated for Jan. 29, the market anticipates no movement in the rate. Fed’s Rate Play: Markets Brace for January […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

Euro Usage Tanks, Leading Decline Among Currencies on SWIFT Over the Last 10 Years

Euro Usage Tanks, Leading Decline Among Currencies on SWIFT Over the Last 10 YearsAccording to data released by SWIFT, the use of the euro as a settlement currency for international payments has fallen significantly. Its utilization share has decreased by 6.83% compared to 2014, with only 22.29% of global payments employing it. Euro Tanks, Dollar Thrives in Swift Share Charts The future seems bleak for the euro, as […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

Analyst: China Intensifies Covert Gold Accumulation Through London Imports

Analyst: China Intensifies Covert Gold Accumulation Through London ImportsJan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, has raised concerns about the rise in the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) secret gold purchase operations. He believes the bank has accumulated over 100 tonnes of gold through unreported London gold imports during Q4 2024. Golden Chase: China Has Secretly Scooped Up Over 100 Tonnes of Gold in […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

Financial Analyst Predicts Massive Debt Crisis for US Economy in 2025

Financial Analyst Predicts Massive Debt Crisis for US Economy in 2025Some individuals believe the U.S. is staring down the barrel of a financial headache in 2025, with a whopping $7 trillion in debt due for renewal, raising alarms about a possible economic meltdown. Financial guru Dr. Jim Willie has sounded the alarm on the massive global fallout, labeling this as a defining moment for the […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

Brazilian Congresswoman Sounds Alarm on Drex CBDC Risks, Rejects Cash Elimination Bill

Brazilian Congresswoman Sounds Alarm on Drex CBDC Risks, Rejects Cash Elimination BillJulia Zanatta, a Brazilian congresswoman, has raised concerns about the effects of implementing drex, the Brazilian CBDC, on the lives of citizens. Zanatta emphasized that drex, if not properly implemented, might lead to the prohibition of physical money and proposed a ballot for its final implementation. Brazilian Congresswoman Warns About the End of Physical Money […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

BRICS Economies to Surpass Half of Global GDP, Challenging Western Dominance

BRICS Economies to Surpass Half of Global GDP, Challenging Western DominanceRussia says BRICS nations will surpass half of global economic output in 10-15 years, signaling a shift in power that could challenge Western dominance. BRICS Economic Rise Signals Global Power Shift—Is Dominance Inevitable? The BRICS nations are rapidly emerging as dominant players in the global economy, with their collective GDP expected to surpass half of […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

CIS Nations Ditch Foreign Currencies—85% of Trade Now in Local Tenders

CIS Nations Ditch Foreign Currencies—85% of Trade Now in Local TendersOver 85% of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) trade now bypasses foreign currencies, signaling a strategic shift towards economic independence as national payment systems take center stage in regional commerce. Putin Champions National Currencies—CIS Bloc Hits 85% in Local Trade At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in the Leningrad Region this week, Russian […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

BRICS Set to Welcome 9 Nations as Partners—Russia Hints 4 More to Join Soon

BRICS Set to Welcome 9 Nations as Partners—Russia Hints 4 More to Join SoonBRICS will expand in 2025 with nine new partner states, signaling surging global alignment with the bloc as more nations race to secure ties. BRICS Expands With New Partner States in 2025 Several countries are set to gain BRICS partner status starting Jan. 1, 2025, following confirmations received by Russia, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov informed […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report

Roasted Bitcoin? Cocoa Rises as the Best Investment of 2024

Roasted Bitcoin? Cocoa Rises as the Best Investment of 2024Cocoa, an unlikely commodity, has become the best-performing asset of 2024, surpassing bitcoin, the U.S. stock market, and other commodities such as gold. Experts predict that prices will likely continue to rise due to relentless demand and climate adversities. Neither Bitcoin nor Gold: Cocoa Rises as the Top Commodity of 2024 2024 was a great […]

ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report