The Central Bank of China Extends Gold Buying

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Date: January 7, 2023

China Extends Gold Buying With Fresh Flows to Central Bank.
The People's Bank of China raised its holdings by 30 tons in December, according to data on its website on Saturday.
This follows November's addition of 32 tons, and brings the nation's holdings to a total of 2,010 tons.
Sources: bloomberg

BRICS trade has grown remarkably

The BRICS group witnessed a remarkable surge in their trade activities over the five-year period from 2017 to 2022.
According to a report by Bloomberg, these nations collectively bolstered their economic ties and achieved a staggering 56% growth in their trade volumes during this period.
This significant increase underscores the growing economic significance of this influential bloc on the global stage.
In the year 2022, the combined trade turnover among the BRICS nations reached an impressive milestone, amounting to a staggering $422 billion.
This substantial figure demonstrates the remarkable economic prowess and potential of the BRICS group, solidifying its status as a major player in the international trade landscape.
In a recent statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin argued that the BRICS group has already surpassed the G7 nations in terms of the purchasing power parity (PPP) of their populations.
This claim highlights the rising economic strength and consumer power of BRICS countries, potentially reshaping the global economic landscape and challenging the traditionally dominant position of the G7.

Space Force launches Orbital Prime program

Space Force launches 'Orbital Prime' program to spur the market for on-orbit services.
Orbital Prime launches to spur government and private investment in on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (OSAM) technologies.
Sources: spacenews.com

Malaysia is exploring the adoption of the gold dinar

Malaysia is actively exploring the adoption of the gold dinar as a reserve currency, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announcing this initiative in the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of parliament.
An upcoming meeting on Islamic economics and finance in December will serve as a key platform for discussing and evaluating the feasibility and benefits of introducing a gold-backed currency.
This endeavor reflects Malaysia's commitment to sound economic management and its respect for Islamic financial traditions, with potential implications for both domestic and international financial systems.

Gold's role in the Global Monetary Reset

Gold will play a big role in the coming global 'monetary reset'.
A global monetary reset is inevitable, as fiat currencies are being debased due to excessive money printing.
The U.S. dollar will be dethroned as the dominant global reserve currency by currencies backed by a basket of commodities including gold, according to Maxime Bernier, Founder and Leader of The People's Party of Canada.
An International reserve currency based on a basket of currencies is under consideration, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 22 at the BRICS Business Forum.
Sources: kitco.com

Digital Yuan for Cross-Border payments launched

In Hong Kong, the Bank of China is leading the push for widespread cross-border usage of the digital yuan.
From experimental programs to cutting-edge applications, they have advanced.
One such application allows guests from the mainland to add more money to their Octopus cards using digital yuan.
In a different development, PetroChina successfully executed the first global trade of crude oil using e-CNY, the digital currency of the Chinese central bank, with the intention of extending its use worldwide.
As of June, transactions on China's highly advanced CBDC had totaled 1.8 trillion yuan.