JP Morgan Forecasts US Dollar vs. Chinese Yuan Fate in BRICS Crypto Sector

Jonathan Stoker Jan 15, 2024, 15:50pm 127 views

JP Morgan Forecasts US Dollar vs. Chinese Yuan Fate in BRICS Crypto Sector

JP Morgan Forecasts US Dollar's Future Against Chinese Yuan

China Aspires to Supplant US Dollar with Chinese Yuan

The global front-runner bank, JP Morgan, has forecasted the prospects of the US dollar in relation to the local currency of BRICS member, China, known as the Renminbi or Chinese Yuan. With China's progressive maneuvers, it seeks to usurp the US dollar's position and institute the Chinese Yuan as the international reserve currency. Through a series of strategic measures, China is endeavoring to elevate the status of the Renminbi over the US dollar, working towards its widespread acceptance in global commerce. The initiative for 'de-dollarization' was launched by China, setting off the race to enhance the standing of local currencies over the US dollar.

JP Morgan's Projections for US Dollar Against Chinese Yuan

A report by JP Morgan's Global Research titled "De-dollarization: Is the U.S. dollar losing its dominance?" has been put forth. According to Alexander Wise, the author of the report, the Chinese Yuan is the preferred choice of payment amongst developing nations. He delves into discussions regarding BRICS, the Chinese Yuan, and China's influential role in the potential decline of the US dollar.

Conditions for Chinese Yuan to Surpass US Dollar

Wise mentions, "With China's growth centrality in global commerce, one might naturally expect the Renminbi to assume a greater role in the global economy over time." He further suggests that for the Chinese Yuan to outpace the US dollar, China's Communist government needs to enact more decisive steps. He outlines these as, "Relaxing capital controls, opening markets, implementing measures to promote market liquidity, bolstering the rule of law, reducing appropriation and regulatory risks, and promoting Chinese government bonds as a safe alternative asset- these could all cement China and the renminbi as a credible alternative to the US and the dollar."

Current Status of Chinese Yuan

At present, China has maintained a conservative approach and has not liberalized its markets. None of the points drawn from the JP Morgan report align with China's current strategies. Therefore, the concept of BRICS member China's local currency, the Chinese Yuan, surpassing the US dollar may not be a reality in the current decade. Furthermore, the US dollar continues to exist as the default international currency, and other BRICS currencies do not yet pose a significant challenge to the USD. In conclusion, while the Chinese Yuan is on a progressive path, it still has a considerable distance to cover before it can challenge the dominance of the US dollar.

Edited by Jonathan Stoker

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