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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds: Critical Minerals Power Brokers
Gulf sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia and the UAE are emerging as critical minerals power brokers in the US-China competition. With Manara Minerals, ADQ, and Mubadala deploying billions into lithium, copper, and rare...
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Record 45% of Central Banks Plan to Boost Gold Reserves: WGC Survey
A record 45% of central banks plan to increase gold reserves in 2026, according to the World Gold Council survey. Gold prices surge above $5,100 as de-dollarization and geopolitical uncertainty drive unprecedented demand.
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EU Price Floor on Chinese EVs: Redrawing Global Trade in 2026
In January 2026, the EU replaced up to 35.5% tariffs on Chinese EVs with a minimum price floor mechanism. This 'managed competition' framework allows BYD and SAIC to set binding price commitments for market access, avoiding...
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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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El Niño 2026: Red Cross Warns of Food and Water Crisis | Update
Red Cross warns 2026 El Niño could cause severe food and water shortages globally. NOAA forecasts a 63% chance of a historic-strength event. Pre-positioning of aid begins.
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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...