BRICS+ Expands Economic Influence Against Dollar Dominance

Source: 20 Minutos | Original Published At: 2025-12-20 06:30:00 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS+ countries (including new members) are increasing economic relevance through institutional consolidation and monetary strategies
• S&P 500's global weight fell from 64.7% (2019) to 58.4% (2025) as emerging markets like China, India, and Brazil grow
• Yuan's international transaction share rose to 4.1% (from 0.6% in 2010) through bilateral agreements and currency swaps
• Institutional investment in BRICS markets grew 47% (2022-2025) with new funds from BlackRock, Amundi, and sovereign entities
• New Development Bank approved over $30 billion for infrastructure/energy projects without IMF-style macroeconomic conditions
• BRICS intra-trade exceeded $500 billion in 2024 with 12.7% annual growth, supported by energy and digital infrastructure agreements