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Over the past year, the BRICS economic alliance has grown notably in its prominence. Indeed, the bloc enacted its first massive expansion since 2001, inviting six nations to join its ranks. Subsequently, amid that expansion, the BRICS alliance is predicted by Goldman Sachs to dominate global GDP by...

The total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to USD 45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report, published by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners in...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Despite mild weather and increased wind generation in Europe, gas prices did not decrease further in the region. On Friday, February 2, exchange prices for gas in Europe increased by 1.5% to $329 per thousand cubic meters, according to data from the London ICE exchange.
Accordin...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The real estate crisis in China has the potential to trigger a more severe and prolonged crisis, leading to a lost decade for the country. This could have a significant impact on the global economy.
The ongoing crisis in China is not the first time the real estate market has exp...

By Rhod Mackenzie

January is typically a challenging month for the automobile market, but this year saw an unexpected surge with a 62% increase in new passenger car sales. The Chinese market is becoming increasingly competitive. It remains to be seen if the car market can replicate the rapid gro...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The movement of Russian gold has suddenly changed direction. Instead of going to London, Russian precious metals are flowing to Asian markets where demand remains consistently high. What are reasons for this redistribution and change of direction, who currently requires gold and...