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NATO 5% Pledge: IMF Warns of Fiscal Squeeze and Inflation Risks
NATO's 5% GDP defense pledge by 2035 risks fiscal strain and inflation, warns IMF April 2026 WEO and ECB 2025 analysis. European spending nears €800B annually. Learn about macroeconomic trade-offs.
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2026 Critical Minerals Alliance: Can US and Europe Break China's Rare Earth Grip?
At the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, 54 nations launched FORGE and $30B in financing to counter China's 90% rare earth processing dominance. Can the West build independent supply chains within a decade? Analysis of...
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FORGE & Project Vault: US Rewires Global Critical Minerals Order in 2026
In February 2026, the U.S. launched FORGE and Project Vault, a $10B strategic reserve, alongside 11 new bilateral deals to break China's rare earth dominance. Learn how this rewires global critical minerals supply chains for...
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Putin proposes Schröder as EU negotiator: Europe rejects idea
Putin proposes former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks. Europe and Ukraine reject the idea, citing Schröder's close Kremlin ties. Ceasefire under strain.
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Pimco Warns of Fed Rate Hikes: Bitcoin Faces Pressure at $82K
Pimco warns the Fed may hike rates as Iran war fuels inflation, pressuring Bitcoin at $82K resistance. Goldman Sachs delays cuts to Dec 2026. Institutional demand remains strong.
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7 GW Gap: US Data Center Buildout Hits Grid Wall in 2026
Nearly half of US AI data centers planned for 2026 are delayed, creating a 7 GW gap. Grid constraints, transformer shortages, and interconnection queues now bottleneck $650B in hyperscaler spending. Learn how this crisis is...