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world20 hours ago

China Posts Historic Trade Surplus as Exports Flood Global Markets

China posted a $1.19 trillion trade surplus for 2025—the largest on record and up 20% from 2024—driven by a weak renminbi and booming exports to Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia, while imports were flat; despite U.S. tariffs shaving about 22% off the U.S. surplus, shipments to other regions surged as Beijing pursues self‑reliance ahead of its 2030 plan, with the IMF urging currency normalization and a shift toward stronger domestic demand.

finance2 years ago

Gold's Role in New Monetary Regime Questioned Amidst Market Volatility

Emerging central banks are preparing for a new monetary regime in which gold will play a vital role as a settlement mechanism, according to Goehring & Rozencwajg. Central banks have stepped up gold allocation, boosting their reserves, led by emerging economies such as China, India, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and Singapore. The U.S. dollar might be on the verge of losing its reserve currency status, and a change in the dollar's reserve currency status would be the most impactful market shock of the last forty years.