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Energy

Germany Fuel Tax Cut: Petrol Under €2 Again in May 2026

Germany's temporary fuel tax cut from May 1, 2026, brings petrol under €2 per litre again, saving drivers up to 17 cents per litre. The two-month 'Tankrabatt' aims to ease high energy costs amid the Iran war, widening the price gap with the Netherlands to 30 cents.

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Economy

De-Dollarization 2026: Dollar Reserve Share Below 57% for First Time Since 1995

The U.S. dollar's share of global reserves fell below 57% in 2025, the lowest since 1995. Driven by sanctions weaponization, China's CIPS growth, and record 1,100+ tonnes of central bank gold purchases, de-dollarization is reshaping global finance. Learn how BRICS local currency trade and Treasury diversification signal a multipolar shift.

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Energy

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: $115 Oil Reshapes Global Energy Security

The Strait of Hormuz blockade in 2026 has sent Brent crude above $115/barrel, disrupted 20% of global oil transit, and crippled fertilizer, helium, and aluminum supply chains. The IMF projects global growth slowing to 3.1%. Learn how Gulf states are racing to diversify export routes and what this means for energy security.

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Crypto

Tokenized Payment Wars: How CBDCs Reshape Global Finance in 2026

Nearly 75% of G20 nations are building competing tokenized payment systems like mBridge and digital euro, threatening US dollar dominance and SWIFT. China launched the first interest-bearing CBDC in 2026, while the US advances GENIUS Act stablecoin rules. Learn how this fragmentation reshapes global finance.

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Geopolitics

Reglobalization Paradox: Trade Reshapes Around Security

Global trade in 2026 is reglobalizing along geopolitical lines, not deglobalizing. McKinsey, UNCTAD, and WEF reports converge on a dual-track model: localization of sensitive production and regional hubs like Mexico and Vietnam, while de-dollarization accelerates with yuan transactions surging 3,600%.

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EU AI Act Compliance Cliff: August 2026 Reshapes Global Tech

The EU AI Act's August 2, 2026 deadline for high-risk AI systems imposes strict compliance rules with fines up to 7%...