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Emerging Markets Shift to Euro Debt Amid US Dollar Review

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Borrowers in the emerging markets are tapping into euro bonds at a much faster rate since a decade as they review the US dollar’s decline. Traders are capitalizing on the rising demand for the euro and the broader diversification moving away from the US dollar. The development is being supported by demand for debt as the quality of the euro-denominated bonds looks attractive to investors. “If you have an ambition to issue in euros, this is the time to do it,” said Stefan Weiler, Head of Debt Capital Markets at JP Morgan. Apart from the US, Weiler also oversees the debt markets of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “Borrowers have been noticeably more active in diversifying and exploring also some niche markets,” he said. Euro debt is in an advantageous position as the US dollar has dipped 9.5% year-to-date. Also Read: China Invites 30 Countries to Discuss De-Dollarization at SCO Summit US Dollar Under Pressure as Euro Debt Gains Source: Shutterstock Although the euro-denominat...

Analyst Reveals China’s Hidden Agenda To Weaken The US Dollar

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The US dollar has many foes, and its competitors are now on a path to derail its global reserve status. Several economic uncertainties have led the US dollar to plummet as of late, primarily as Trump’s rapid tariff hikes sabotaged the US dollar’s prestige and global positioning. Coupled with rising geopolitical tensions and narratives, the DXY index had briefly touched 96, one of its lowest points recently, showcasing investors’ decreasing interest in the USD. In its wake, a new development has been catching pace as of late, with China stating that it doesn’t want the world to rely on a singular currency for trade. Why is China saying so? Let’s find out. Also Read: US Dollar Forecast: Index Rebounds 1% But Fed, Data Risks Loom Analyst Breaks Down China’s Recent Financial Call Source: Unsplash A noteworthy handle on X, China Banking News recently decoded how China is secretly vying for the US dollar to fall. In its latest post, the governor of the People’s B...

World Bank Cuts 2025 Growth to 2.3%

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The World Bank growth forecast for 2025 has been slashed to just 2.3%, which is down from an earlier 2.7% that was projected back in January, and this marks what officials are calling the weakest performance in 17 years outside of global recessions. This rather dramatic reduction reflects mounting global economic slowdown pressures, as well as emerging markets risk, and also regulatory uncertainty 2025 that could potentially threaten worldwide stability. The downgrade also takes into account crypto market volatility impacts as trade tensions reshape the global economy in ways we haven’t seen before. Also Read: De-Dollarization: Wall Street Banks Forecast Further US Dollar Weakness Global Slowdown, Crypto Volatility, and 2025 Regulatory Threats Source: Watcher.Guru Trade Tensions Drive World Bank Growth Forecast 2025 Cuts The World Bank growth forecast for 2025 revision follows Trump’s universal 10% tariff implementation on nearly all US trading partners back in April, and th...