Leaders of expanded BRICS bloc, including Russia's Putin and China's Xi, meet in New Delhi amid global conflicts

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Leaders of expanded BRICS bloc, including Russia's Putin and China's Xi, meet in New Delhi amid global conflicts

⚡ Markets: The summit's focus on linking payment systems and trading in local currencies represents a slow-burn challenge to the US dollar's dominance in international trade and finance.USDCNYINRRUB

The 18th BRICS summit is underway in New Delhi, India, with leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc attending. Discussions are focused on strengthening economic ties, promoting trade in local currencies, linking payment systems, and navigating deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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