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BRICS De-Dollarization: Dollar Reserve Share Falls Below 57% in 2026
US dollar reserve share falls to 56.92% in Q1 2026, lowest since 1995, as BRICS nations accelerate local-currency trade and central banks buy record 1,237 tonnes of gold. Analysis of de-dollarization drivers and implications...
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CBDC 2026: 24 Nations Reshape Global Payments | Analysis
By mid-2026, 24 countries representing 73% of global GDP will launch retail CBDCs, reshaping cross-border payments and challenging dollar dominance. The EU Digital Euro, Japan Digital Yen, and UK Digital Pound lead this...
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BRICS mBridge Goes Live: CBDCs Reshape Global Payments in 2026
BRICS mBridge platform goes live in 2026 under India's chairship, processing $55.5B in CBDC settlements bypassing SWIFT. Learn how this accelerates de-dollarization as dollar reserves fall to 56%.
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BRICS+ Payment Rails Reshape Global Currency Flows in 2026
BRICS+ mBridge CBDC platform processes $55B+ in 2026, dollar reserve share falls below 57% for first time since 1995. Saudi Arabia and UAE settle energy exports in yuan as 'The Unit' gold-backed token launches. Analysis of...
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Rare Earths Reckoning: Critical Mineral Supply Chains Become 2026 Geopolitical Battleground
China's 2025-2026 rare earth export controls have turned critical mineral supply chains into a geopolitical battleground. With 90% of refining under Beijing's control, the US-Australia $1B framework and EU's CRMA face...
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US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Vance Arrives in Switzerland
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for 60-day nuclear talks with Iran amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz closure and Lebanon ceasefire violations. The interim deal aims to end the devastating US-Iran war.