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EU-US Trade Deal Collapse: Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2026
The EU-US Turnberry Agreement has collapsed after US tariff breaches. KPMG data shows 76% of trade professionals view tariffs as permanent, with 65% of firms changing sourcing. The EU prepares to activate its Anti-Coercion...
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Google Proposes News Search Changes to Avoid EU Fine
Google proposes changes to news search rankings to avoid a new EU antitrust fine. The European Commission investigates alleged demotion of news sites with commercial partners.
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Strait of Hormuz Shock: 2026 Oil Crisis Tests Global Stability
The Strait of Hormuz closure since Feb 2026 has removed 10M barrels/day, sending Brent above $128. With global debt over $100 trillion and 32M at risk of poverty, this analysis examines the cascading financial stability test.
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China's Mineral Leverage and the West's 2026 Countermove
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths triggered sixfold price spikes and cut EU licensing below 25%. The U.S. launched FORGE and Project Vault ($12B reserve) to counter dependency. Analysis of the West's 12-18 month...
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BRICS Pay Challenge: Will 2026 Be the Year the Dollar Loses Its Grip?
With India chairing BRICS in 2026, the launch of BRICS Pay — a CBDC-based system bypassing SWIFT — and the dollar's reserve share falling to 56%, this article examines whether de-dollarization has reached a tipping point.
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De-Dollarization 2026: BRICS Pay, CIPS & the Unit Reshape Global Finance
US dollar reserve share falls to 56.8% in 2026 as BRICS builds parallel financial infrastructure. CIPS, The Unit, and BRICS Pay create a multipolar system with implications for investors and policymakers.