Over the last two years Russia's trade has moved away from Europe and now directly to Asia and particularly towards its BRICS partners.
The reorientation towards BRICS has an impact on all Russian trade, according to the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, The Ministry had previously observe...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The share of the Russian currency,the ruble in its foreign trade has changed dramatically in recent years. The Central Bank reported new records for the ruble and friendly currencies in foreign trade.
This spring, they have been setting new records almost every month. At the sa...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to a report in the newspaper Izvestia, payments from Russia to China have improved in recent months. In March and April, there were almost no transfers to China. However, this changed following Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing. As the entrepreneurs explained, small reg...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Brazil became one of the countries that did not sign the final declaration of the summit in Switzerland on Ukraine. The largest country in Latin America criticizes the United States, refuses to follow Western sanctions and supports Russian efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine....
By Rhod Mackenzie
The petrodollar agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United States, signed in 1974, has now expired. This will enable Saudi Arabia to sell its oil and other goods not only in US dollars but in other currencies, according to media reports. Lets look at why the Saudis entered in...
By Rhod Mackenzie
As of 31 March 2024, the share of the yuan in cross-border payments in the PRC was 52.9%, while the US dollar accounted for 42.8%. It is evident that the currencies of China and the United States are now moving at opposite rates. The statistics clearly demonstrate the growing tre...