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A historical and financial analysis of a dramatic strategic pivot Michael Saylor has never shied away from sweeping statements about the fate of money. For years he has insisted that the United States dollar behaves like a melting ice cube and that the rational path for companies seeking survival is …

How the Chinese yuan is emerging in the financial architecture of the BRICS nations and what it means for the global reserve currency system A shifting global currency order The global financial system has long been anchored on the dominant role of the United States dollar (USD). Estimates suggest the …

The ever-growing US national debt has become a subject of intense debate across the world, and its implications are not confined to American borders. As of mid-2025, the United States owes over US$35 trillion, a figure that continues to rise as the federal government funds its operations through borrowing. While …

The US dollar’s position as the world’s primary reserve currency is a cornerstone of the modern global financial system. While recent market volatility and geopolitical shifts, as highlighted in contemporary analysis discussing potential “de-dollarisation” and concerns over US policy unpredictability, spark debate about its future, understanding its origins is crucial. …

When one refers to a dollarized economy, it is a situation in which a country or region adopts the United States dollar (USD) as its official currency or extensively uses the USD alongside or instead of its own national currency. Here are some tangible benefits of having a dollarized economy. …

Sri Lanka serves as a critical case study for economists monitoring the potential for a systemic global food crisis driven by fiscal mismanagement and supply chain fragility. The nation faced a rapid depletion of foreign reserves, falling from US$7.9 billion in 2019 to just US$1.6 billion by 2021, which effectively …