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Global Debt Hits 94% of GDP: IMF Warns 100% by 2029
IMF's April 2026 Fiscal Monitor warns global public debt hit 94% of GDP in 2025, heading to 100% by 2029. Structural pressures, Middle East conflict, and shifting bond markets raise systemic crisis risk. Learn which sovereigns...
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Europe's €800B Rearmament Paradox: Ambition vs Reality
European NATO allies commit €800B annually to defense by 2030, but fragmented industry, supply chain gaps, and a talent crisis threaten to turn ambition into hollow buildup. Analysis of 2026 budgets and industrial reality.
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Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops Global Risks for 2026
WEF Global Risks Report 2026 ranks geoeconomic confrontation as the top short-term risk, climbing eight spots. Trade fragmentation, US-China tech rivalry, and critical mineral supply chains drive the shift. Learn what this...
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BRICS Pay 2026: Challenge to SWIFT and Dollar Dominance
BRICS Pay launches at the 2026 India summit, challenging SWIFT as dollar reserve share falls below 57%. Intra-bloc local currency trade surpasses 67%. Analysis of infrastructure, divisions, and impact on sanctions.
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De-Dollarization 2026: BRICS, mBridge & the Multipolar Shift
USD reserve share falls below 57% as BRICS+ nations launch mBridge CBDC system and buy record 1,100+ tonnes of gold. Learn how de-dollarization is reshaping global finance in 2026.
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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 20-Year Supply Gap Looms
China's 2025-2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony triggered sixfold price spikes. With 90% of global processing under Beijing's control, the West faces a 20-30 year rebuild gap. FORGE alliance and $12B...