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Multipolar Currency World: Russia Reacts to Western Sanctions
By Thalia Kattoura | Staff Writer
Amidst Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government has adopted the Chinese yuan as one of its main currencies for international reserves and overseas trade. Is this the right time to begin envisioning a multipolar currency world?
“Dollar’s Dominance of Global Trade Threatened by Growing Risks”
By Kaoutar Nasser | Staff Writer
This article discusses the challenges facing the US dollar’s dominant position in global trade due to the emergence of other economic superpowers and technological advancements. Despite being the most used currency in international transactions, experts warn that the dollar’s position could be threatened in the future.
Non-Hedged Assets: Lessons from Lollar and SVB
By Sari Zeineddine | Staff Writer
The disastrous end of SVB, caused by poor risk management equally on the assets and liabilities side, is not to be compared to the Lebanese Banking Crisis. However, this article will draw some similarities associated with moral hazards and poor risk management. Note that the similarities are not structural, as the Lebanese Banking System was running on a Ponzi Scheme while SVB clearly wasn’t.
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