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Bank of Japan Hikes Rate to 1%: Highest Since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1% on June 16, 2026 — the highest since 1995 — in a historic move to combat inflation fueled by Middle East energy costs. The 7-1 vote came without hospitalized Governor Ueda. Read more.
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Sticky Services Inflation Traps Central Banks in 2026
Services inflation remains above 3% across advanced economies in 2026, trapping central banks in a higher-for-longer rate environment. The Fed delays cuts to 2027, ECB stays hawkish, and BOJ hikes—creating deep policy...
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Geoeconomic Confrontation: Top Global Risk in 2026
WEF Global Risks Report 2026 ranks geoeconomic confrontation as the #1 risk. Tariffs, sanctions, and supply chain weaponization cost $213-$307B annually. 65% of firms shift sourcing. Learn how economic bloc fragmentation...
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Saylor: Strategy Must Sell Bitcoin for Digital Credit
Michael Saylor defends Strategy's sale of 32 Bitcoin at BTC Prague 2026, arguing that selling BTC enables a $10B digital credit market through STRC preferred stock, with yields up to 8%.
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G7 Summit 2026: Macron Charms Trump Amid Tensions in France
G7 summit 2026 in Évian, France: Macron hosts Trump amid trade wars, Iran tensions, and Ukraine crisis. Heavy security, charm offensive, and key agenda items explained.
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Strait of Hormuz Shock: How a Chokepoint Reshaped the 2026 Economy
The Strait of Hormuz disruption in early 2026 triggered the largest oil shock in history: Brent surged 65%, ship transits collapsed 95%, and global trade growth is projected to fall from 4.7% to 1.5%. Learn how this chokepoint...