By Marcela Ayres, Bernardo Caram and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's BRICS presidency this year will not advance a common currency for the group of major developing economies this year,

By bne intellinews Brazil will not pursue a common BRICS currency during its presidency of the bloc this year, focusing instead on facilitating trade in local currencies despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about challenging 'mighty' dollar dominance.

Brazil, which holds the BRICS presidency this year, is steering the bloc toward a shift in global trade strategies. While speculation about a BRICS common currency has fueled debates, Brazilian officials have confirmed that such a move is off the table for 2025.