The Impact of U.S. Sanctions on Russia’s Financial Markets and Global Energy Prices

The global financial and energy markets are witnessing significant turbulence as geopolitical tensions continue to escalate. On June 12th, the money institution of Russia announced the suspension of trading sessions involving the U.S. dollar, euro, and other Western currencies on the Moscow Stock Exchange. This decision comes in response to the latest round of U.S. … Read more

What's Wrong With U.S. Cash

The U.S. hasn’t updated physical currency but some countries have changed lower denomination bills into coins and paper notes have been converted to polymer. While electronic payments are growing in the U.S., physical cash today is circulated more than ever. Experts claim that the choice to continue printing paper notes is fueled by special interests … Read more