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De-dollarization Fails: USD Remains Unstoppable in 2025

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De-dollarization efforts around the world have sparked debate about the future of global reserve currencies, yet the US dollar continues to maintain its dominant position in 2025. Despite challenges from rival currencies and also geopolitical tensions, the greenback shows remarkable resilience as the backbone of international trade and finance right now. Source: Reuters Also Read: GTA 6 Investment: $265M to $7.7B—Can GTA 6’s $2 Billion Investment Beat 29x ROI of GTA 5? Why the US Dollar Remains Dominant Despite De-dollarization Attempts Source: Watcher Guru The “Least Dirty Shirt” in Global Finance The US dollar’s supremacy has been questioned repeatedly over the decades, and yet it continues to defy doom-mongers. According to Paul Blustein‘s book “King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World’s Dominant Currency,” economic historian Charles Kindleberger declared the dollar “finished as international money” in the 1970s as U.S. inf...

BRICS Efforts Falter as Experts Say US Dollar Will Strengthen in 2025

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Amid the growing geopolitical tensions between BRICS and the West, its de-dollarization efforts have seemingly faltered as experts predict the US dollar will strengthen in 2025. Indeed, analysts have noted that the greenback is set for a notable resurgence over the next year. The potential arises as US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on the global south’s economic alliance. Specifically, he is targeting all nations that are looking to ditch the dollar in favor of local currencies. If it comes to fruition, it could go a long way toward strengthening the Western currency. Source: LA Times Also Read: BRICS’ Say Call to Move Away From The US Dollar is Growing US Dollar Set to Strengthen in 2025 Despite BRICS’ Challenge The last two years have been massive for the BRICS alliance. It has engaged in its first expansion effort since 2001 a year ago. Moreover, the bloc continued its growth efforts in 2024, introducing 13 partner nations that will play a...