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Project Vault and FORGE: US-Led Campaign to Break China's Grip on Critical Minerals
In February 2026, the US launched FORGE, a 54-nation coalition backed by $12 billion Project Vault to counter China's 90% control of rare earth processing. With price floors and $30B mobilized, analysts warn building...
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BRICS De-Dollarization: Dollar Reserve Share Hits 54.2% in 2026
US dollar reserve share drops to 54.2% in 2026 as BRICS launches yuan oil contracts, gold-backed 'Unit', and BRICS Pay. Learn how 28 nations are reshaping global finance.
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EU-China Price Floor Deal: Redrawing Green Trade Rules in 2026
In January 2026, the EU replaced anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EVs with a price floor system. Volkswagen made the first offer. This mechanism could become a template for managing overcapacity in solar, wind, and batteries....
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Strait of Hormuz Shock: How a Choked Energy Corridor Is Reshaping the 2026 Global Economy
The Strait of Hormuz shutdown in 2026 has slashed oil transits by 95%, sent Brent crude past $119, and triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history. Global trade growth could halve to 1.5%, with developing economies...
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OpenAI IPO Filing: AI Giant Prepares for Market Debut in 2026
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file its IPO prospectus as soon as Friday, working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley for a potential 2026 debut valued at over $850 billion.
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China's Rare Earth Stranglehold: 2026 Export Controls Reshape Global Supply Chains
China's 2025 rare earth export controls, suspended until November 2026, threaten Western defense and green energy supply chains. With 90% processing control and licensing rates below 25%, the 54-nation Critical Minerals...