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Former President Donald Trump’s Advisers Explore Penalties for Nations Ditching US Dollar

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic advisers are reportedly devising strategies to deter nations from reducing their reliance on the U.S. dollar. Proposed deterrents include export controls, currency manipulation charges, and tariffs. Trump remains committed to preserving the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the global reserve currency. Nonetheless, a growing number of countries, particularly BRICS members, … Read more

Japanese Yen Tumbles to 34-Year Low Against Soaring US Dollar

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This week, the Japanese yen plummeted to its lowest point since 1990 against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by Japan’s monetary policy and uncertain economic indicators from the United States. Japanese Yen’s Rapid Decline Triggers Talk of Market Intervention The yen’s sharp drop to 158.283 per dollar signals a substantial downturn for the currency. This … Read more

Nigerian Central Bank Governor Denies Using Forex Reserves to Defend Local Currency

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The Nigerian central bank governor has refuted claims that the bank is using the country’s foreign exchange reserves to shore up the naira. The governor attributes the decline in reserves to debt repayments and other payments, which are made because they help to maintain Nigeria’s credibility. Maintaining Nigeria’s Credibility Yemi Cardoso, governor of the Central … Read more

Morgan Stanley: US Dollar Has No Credible Challengers; Reserve Currency Status to Endure

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The U.S. dollar is likely to remain the world’s dominant reserve currency due to the absence of credible challengers. Morgan Stanley suggests that the Chinese yuan, often considered a potential rival to the U.S. dollar, currently falls short and is unlikely to dethrone the greenback. Reserve Managers to Grapple With U.S. Dollar According to the … Read more

South Korean Won Overtakes US Dollar as Top Currency in Global Crypto Trading for Q1 2024

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In the first quarter of 2024, the South Korean Won surpassed the US dollar as the leading currency for global cryptocurrency trades, with a cumulative trade volume of $456 billion according to research firm Kaiko, reflecting a growing speculative interest in risky crypto assets in South Korea. The increase in Korean won-denominated trades has been … Read more

Nigerian Central Bank Prohibits Use of Foreign Exchange as Collateral for Local Currency Loans

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has barred the use of foreign exchange as collateral for local currency loans. In its April 8 letter addressed to banks, the CBN warned of severe consequences for banks that fail to comply with the latest directive. Halting the Slide of the Naira Hamstrung by ongoing shortages of U.S. dollars, … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Ditching US Dollar for Bitcoin — Warns Boomers’ Retirements Going Broke as Paper Assets Crash

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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to ditch the U.S. dollar and buy bitcoin alongside gold and silver. He warned that “baby boomers’ retirements are going broke as paper assets crash.” The famous author stressed: “I do not trust anything that can be printed.” Robert Kiyosaki’s Latest Warnings and Advice The … Read more

Peter Brandt: Bitcoin Vying to Replace Fiat Currencies as Primary Store of Value

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Veteran trader and renowned chartist Peter Brandt says bitcoin is “vying to become the Level 1 ‘store-of-value’ standard replacing fiat currencies and government bonds.” He explained that fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, “will still be used to buy groceries and pay for gas.” Moreover, he expects governments to “constantly be issuing new currency replacements.” … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as ‘Perfect Asset at the Right Time’ — Calls US Dollar ‘Giant Ponzi Scheme’

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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has answered multiple questions about bitcoin and the U.S. dollar. Declaring that he is a bitcoin bull, the famous author said the cryptocurrency “is the perfect asset at the right time.” While acknowledging the possibility of bitcoin “going to zero,” he countered by suggesting that fiat currencies like … Read more

Economic Intelligence Unit: Nigerian Central Bank Lacks Capacity to Defend Local Currency

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The Economic Intelligence Unit has stated that the Central Bank of Nigeria cannot halt the rapid depreciation of the local currency. The continued volatility of the naira is expected to result in erratic regulation, primarily affecting businesses that hold foreign exchange. Nigeria Presses Ahead With Reforms The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) has stated that the … Read more

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