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De-Dollarization: 10 CIS Nations Have Decided To Ditch The US Dollar

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The phenomenon of de-dollarization is once again actively gaining momentum. The US dollar is declining rapidly, hammered heavily due to the recent US tariff ordeal that has ended up wounding the American currency. In the middle of this, calls to diversify away from the US dollar have also been heard, with nations and investors both looking forward to exploring capable USD alternatives. In the meantime, a group of ten Commonwealth of Independent States has decided to ditch the US dollar, moving away from the currency to uplift their economies and liberate them from the shackles of American hegemony. Also Read: Tanzania’s US Dollar Ban Set the Stage for Kenya & Other EAC Nations Why Is The World Moving Towards De-Dollarization? Source: Watcher Guru De-dollarization is not new. The phenomenon has long existed within the layers of the global economic structure and has now started to gain traction as US dollar hegemony continues to hurt nations. The US dollar is the world’s leading ass...

De-Dollarization: 12 Countries Officially Abandon the US Dollar

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The de-dollarization agenda is gaining steam as a total of 12 countries have mutually agreed to abandon the US dollar for trade. The dozen countries have taken to local currencies for cross-border transactions to end reliance on the US dollar. The development indicates that emerging economies want to strengthen their local currencies and give them a boost in the forex markets. The global hegemony of the USD is on a slippery slope and developing countries want to fill in the void. Also Read: De-Dollarization: Will Donald Trump Crush Anti-USD Movement? After the White House pressed sanctions on Russia in February 2022, the de-dollarization initiative was officially kick-started. Both Russia and China went on a world tour, convincing other countries to ditch the US dollar. The idea seemed lucrative as it provided a chance for local currencies to gain an upper hand in the markets. Also Read: Trump’s Treasury Pick Reveals $500K Bitcoin Stake via BlackRock ETF De-Dollarization Rising: 12 Cou...