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The BRICS economic alliance is showing internal divisions over de-dollarization efforts, with India emerging as a key dissenter. Despite the bloc’s long-standing goal to reduce reliance on the US dollar, India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has stated they have “no interest” in replacing the dollar for BRICS trade settlements, calling it a “source of international economic stability.” This fracture within BRICS comes amid increased tensions with the West, particularly as President Trump threatens 150% tariffs.
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Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 18th, 2025 Inflation Cools More Than Expected in November Consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, coming in below the 3.1% economists had forecast and up only slightly from October’s 2.6%. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) also surprised to the downside at 2.6% versus expectations of 3.0%. The softer-than-expected reading came after a government shutdown disrupted October data collection, leaving markets without a clean monthly comparison. Housing costs remain the sticky component, accounting for nearly 40% of November’s increase, though the pace of shelter inflation is showing signs of cooling. Markets reacted positively, with futures rallying on
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