Category: Economics
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The Rise of Cryptocurrency ATMs
Navigating the Future of Digital Currency Accessibility In recent years, the cryptocurrency landscape has witnessed a significant surge in an intriguing aspect of digital currency accessibility – the cryptocurrency ATM. These specialized ATMs, scattered across the USA and burgeoning globally, are not only redefining how we interact with digital currencies but are also indicative of…
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U.S. Treasury Money a New Era in Finance
The Impact of Trump’s Executive Order 13772 Executive Order 13772, titled “Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System,” signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 3, 2017, marked a significant shift in the regulatory approach towards the financial sector and creation of Treasury Money. This order, the eighth executive action in Trump’s…
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Javier Milei and the Dollarization of Argentina
Javier Milei, having won the presidential election, has announced a sweeping economic reform plan that includes the end of the Argentine peso through a process of dollarization. This bold move is Milei’s answer to the soaring inflation in Argentina, which had reached 113% at the time of his candidacy. With the peso’s replacement by the…
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Economic and Political Stability: Key Factors in Offshore Investment
When considering offshore investments, two essential factors often take center stage: economic stability and political stability. These factors serve as the bedrock upon which successful offshore investment strategies are built. In this article, we explore why economic and political stability are critical considerations for offshore investors and how they impact investment decisions. Economic Stability Economic…
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Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Divergent Path to Wealth Preservation
The age-old debate of whether to invest in Bitcoin or gold continues to captivate the financial world. Each asset class has its fervent proponents, with passionate arguments on both sides. In this article, we will dissect the key aspects of both Bitcoin vs gold as investment vehicles to help you make an informed choice. Bitcoin:…
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Navigating the Waters of De-Dollarization
China’s Digital Yuan and the Shifting BRICS Dynamics In a landmark move, China has successfully completed its first cross-border oil transaction using the digital yuan, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing global trend of de-dollarization. This development has been further accentuated by the recent inclusion of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
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Global Ranking Top 10 Foreign Exchange Reserves
In the midst of a global landscape characterised by mounting inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and various economic challenges, foreign currency reserves play a crucial role in safeguarding a nation’s economic stability. With this in mind, FOREX.com commissioned an analysis of the foreign exchange reserves held by 94 countries between Q1 2019 – Q2 2023, to…
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Asian Tigers: The Rise of Offshore Investments in the East
Asia, with its dynamic economies, technological innovations, and expanding middle class, has captured the world’s attention over the past few decades. Particularly, the four Asian Tigers – South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – have witnessed unparalleled economic growth, establishing themselves as major players in the global economic landscape. This progress has led to…
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Ambev’s Decline and Costco’s Gold Rush: Harbingers of Economic Concern?
In a world defined by its rapid pace of change, economic signal come in many forms. For businesses and economists alike, these signals provide a harbingers hint, a glimpse into potential forthcoming events in the economy. Two such recent signals have sparked debates: Ambev’s reported 15.2% decline in second-quarter net profit and Costco’s sell-out of…