Project Vault & FORGE: US-EU Rewire Critical Minerals Map in 2026
In Feb 2026, US launched Project Vault ($12B reserve) and FORGE (54-nation framework) to challenge China's 80%+ grip on critical minerals. EU followed with 60 Strategic...
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In Feb 2026, US launched Project Vault ($12B reserve) and FORGE (54-nation framework) to challenge China's 80%+ grip on critical minerals. EU followed with 60 Strategic...
The UAE exited OPEC on May 1, 2026, accelerating petrodollar decline as dollar reserves fall below 57%, BRICS buys record gold, and mBridge processes $55B+ in CBDC settlements....
23 emerging economies face a $1.4 trillion refinancing wall from Q2 2026 as pandemic-era low-interest bonds mature into a 6.5%+ rate environment. IMF warns 8-12 countries may...
The dollar's reserve share fell below 57% in 2026 as BRICS+ launched mBridge CBDC payments, bought 1,237 tonnes of gold, and Saudi Arabia settled oil in yuan. Is this a...
The EU's CBAM entered its definitive phase on Jan 1, 2026, imposing carbon costs on imports of steel, cement, and more. With certificate prices at €75/tCO₂, the mechanism is...
European NATO allies commit to €800B annual defense spending after 2025 Hague Summit, but industrial fragmentation across 150+ weapon systems and a talent crisis threaten...
China controls 90% of rare earth and 60% of lithium processing, triggering Western countermeasures in 2026. FORGE, EU Act, and resource nationalism reshape global power. Learn...
On August 2, 2026, the EU AI Act becomes binding for high-risk AI systems, with fines up to €35M or 7% of global turnover. 78% of enterprises are unprepared. Learn compliance...
U.S. tariffs on China hit 145% in 2026, the highest since Smoot-Hawley. 65% of companies changed sourcing, 51% nearshore to Mexico, and small businesses face $11,400 monthly...
The MATCH Act extends US semiconductor export controls to legacy equipment, closing loopholes for China's military chips. Combined with allied restrictions and China's...
The global semiconductor supply chain has split into two competing ecosystems in 2026, with costs rising 35% and lead times hitting 52 weeks. This $975 billion market...
The EU AI Act's August 2026 deadline exposes a global regulatory trilemma as EU, US, and China frameworks clash, forcing costly compliance burdens on multinational firms and...