On March 26 China finally launched a yuan-dominated oil futures contract. Over the last decade there have been a number of “false-starts,” but this time the contract has gotten approval from China’s State Council. With that approval, the “petroyuan” will become real and China will set out to … [Read more...] about China Prepares Death Blow to the Dollar
BRICS countries mulling formation of single gold trade system
The regulator plans to take first steps towards formation of a single trade system with the People’s Republic of China in 2018 MOSCOW, November 24. /TASS/. BRICS countries are discussing the possibility of establishing a single gold trade system, First Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Central Bank … [Read more...] about BRICS countries mulling formation of single gold trade system
Russia Stockpiling Bullion
The Central Bank of Russia has recently been buying bullion at an unprecedented pace. According to Argentine financial expert Gabriel Rubinstein, this policy is aimed at protecting the Russian economy in the event of crisis situations, including against dollar-related "manipulations" by the … [Read more...] about Russia Stockpiling Bullion