Why gender equality is macro-critical By Arunima Sharan Gender disparities have detrimental effects on both micro- and macroeconomic indicators. In a world grappling with multiple crises, the imperative of achieving equality has…
De-dollarisation
It’s time for Europe to toughen up and support seizing Russian assets By Mark Sobel The US and Europe disagree over whether $300bn of blocked Russian central bank assets should…
Are we asking the right questions about de-dollarisation? By Taylor Pearce There is no fiat currency that poses a serious threat to the dollar’s dominance in the current global financial…
De-dollarisation reshaping central bank reserves in 2024 De-dollarisation has grabbed headlines as the expanded Brics bloc plans for a common currency, reducing reliance on the dollar. Though a Brics currency…
Brics members face obstacles on road to de-dollarisation By Herbert Poenisch The 14th summit of Brics countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – has made clear that…
Fitch downgrade on US is odd but not pointless By Mark Sobel The financial media has understandably and predictably been abuzz over Fitch Ratings downgrading the US from its triple-A…