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Cryptic comments from Russian officials regarding the announcement of a gold-backed currency for the trade bloc known as BRICS has created a stir in the international community. Financial and economic ...{ai:summary}<p>BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, face challenges in their pursuit of global economic expansion. #economy</p>

Anti-American Trade Bloc Considers Gold-Backed Currency to Challenge US Dollar

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