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G8
The G8 (Group of Eight) was an intergovernmental forum consisting of the G7 nations plus Russia. Russia was suspended in 2014, reverting the group back to the G7. The G8 addressed global economic and political issues.
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“Before Russia's suspension in 2014, G8 summits were closely watched by traders for coordinated economic policy announcements that could affect currency and commodity markets.”