De-Dollarization Trend Remains Intact

Global de-dollarization resumed in the second quarter according to data recently released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While the dollar share of global reserves increased in the first quarter of 2020, it fell sharply in Q2, resuming a more than two-year trend downward. The share of euros making up global reserves rose slightly and the share of yen…

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Russia-China “DE dollarization” Reaches “Breakthrough Moment” As Countries Ditch Greenback For Bilateral Trade

Late last year, data released by the PBOC and the Russian Central Bank shone a light on a disturbing – at least, for the US – trend: As the Trump Administration ratcheted up sanctions pressure on Russia and China, both countries and their central banks have substantially “diversified” their foreign-currency reserves, dumping dollars and buying…

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The End Of The Dollar As We Know It?

These same money changers were associated with others who engaged in shady business practices in the temple courts. Some sold sacrificial animals, overcharging people who did not bring their own. Others were in charge of examining the animals to be sacrificed, and it was a simple matter to declare an animal “unapproved” and force the worshiper…

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