Open Questions | US economist Barry Eichengreen on reality of de-dollarisation and next currency reshuffle
Barry Eichengreen is a leading American economist and one of the world’s foremost experts on international monetary systems.…
FOMC minutes show a Fed united on rates and communications, but concerned about impacts of Iran, tariffs and AI on inflation
(Kitco News) – The minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members united…
Sovereign investors with US$29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears
Published Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 07:27 AM [LONDON] Sovereign wealth funds and central banks managing US$29 trillion…
China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong
China will double down on its support for Hong Kong as a global hub for the offshore yuan,…
Russia fails for third time to sell off confiscated stake in gold miner
The Russian state failed for a third time to auction a 67.2% stake in gold producer Uzhuralzoloto (UGC)…
Do China-Russia trade payment frictions show limits of de-dollarisation?
China and Russia have largely moved away from the US dollar in bilateral trade settlement, with most transactions…
China’s investment-driven role in global growth is underestimated, study says
China’s contribution to global growth is underestimated while the yuan is positioned to emerge as a fundamentally strong…
Family wealth offices eye shifting assets from North America to China, survey finds
Investment offices for some of the world’s wealthiest families are reducing exposure to US assets and favouring Chinese…
Can currency swaps make China a lender of last resort? Ex-PBOC official weighs in
China should position itself as an international lender of last resort to help out in global emergencies and…
How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins
For Hong Kong’s 3.3 million PayMe users, everyday transactions such as buying coffee or splitting bills with friends…