Western efforts to isolate Russia have faltered as 36 nations attended the BRICS Summit in Kazan, a Russian official has declared. The BRICS leaders summit, chaired by Russia, saw 22 high-level delegations, highlighting Russia’s continued global influence despite sanctions and efforts by the U.S. and EU to marginalize it. West’s Isolation Strategy Fails: 36 Nations…
The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share at 18.76%. This downward trend…
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has emphasized the rising influence of BRICS nations during a recent event, noting their projected economic growth of 4.4% in 2024-2025, compared to 1.7% for G7 countries. Siluanov highlighted BRICS’ growing share of global GDP, now at 36.7%, and the addition of new members like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the…
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff noted that if gold could rise from $20 to $2,600 an ounce, it could potentially reach $26,000 or even $100,000. He shared his views on global economic issues, including U.S. dollar weakness, China’s economic resilience, and the impact of U.S. foreign policy on national debt. Schiff warned of potential…