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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 2026 Export Controls Reshape Global Supply Chains
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony have triggered sixfold price spikes and reduced licensing approval rates for European firms below 25%. With Beijing controlling 90% of global rare earth...
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Germany Fuel Tax Cut: Petrol Under €2 Again in May 2026
Germany's temporary fuel tax cut from May 1, 2026, brings petrol under €2 per litre again, saving drivers up to 17 cents per litre. The two-month 'Tankrabatt' aims to ease high energy costs amid the Iran war, widening the...
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Belgium to Nationalize Nuclear Reactors: Engie Takeover Deal
Belgium nationalizes all seven nuclear reactors from Engie, halting decommissioning and planning to restart closed units. The historic deal targets energy security and affordable power by October 2026.
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Strait of Hormuz Shock: How 2026 Oil Crisis Reshapes Global Economy
The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis removed 20% of global oil supply, pushing Brent above $100. Dallas Fed estimates a 2.9 percentage point GDP hit. Fertilizer prices threaten 45 million more with food insecurity. Governments...
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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 2026 Export Controls Reshape Supply Chains
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths and critical minerals trigger sixfold price spikes, exposing Western defense and clean energy vulnerabilities. With a 12-18 month window to act, the FORGE alliance commits $30B to...
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UAE Exits OPEC: Blow to Saudi Arabia's Oil Dominance
The UAE leaves OPEC on May 1, 2026, after 60 years, striking a blow to Saudi Arabia's oil dominance and reshaping global energy markets amid a simmering Gulf rivalry.