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BRICS Bridge and UNIT: De-Dollarization Goes Operational in 2026
Under India's 2026 chairship, BRICS activates mBridge CBDC settlements and advances the gold-backed UNIT token, reducing dollar dependence. With $55B processed and reserves below 57%, this analysis examines the structural...
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18,000 Trade Barriers and $6.8 Trillion Pivot: Global Trade Reconfiguration 2026
Since 2020, nearly 18,000 discriminatory trade measures have fragmented global commerce, yet South-South trade surged to $6.8 trillion in 2025. UNCTAD's January 2026 report analyzes how protectionism and geopolitical...
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The $725 Billion Power Problem: Energy Scarcity and the AI Supercycle
Hyperscalers invest $725B in AI infrastructure in 2026, but power scarcity stalls $162B in projects. With data center capacity needing to double to 200 GW by 2030 and colocation vacancy at 1.4%, energy is the new bottleneck....
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Strait of Hormuz Closure: 2026 Energy Crisis Explained
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 triggered the largest oil supply disruption on record, removing 10 million bpd. The World Bank projects a 24% energy price surge and 31% fertilizer price rise,...
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US Heat Wave, World Cup, Empire State Climbers: July 2026 News
A severe US heat wave disrupts travel and strains power grids, the USMNT advances in the World Cup, Empire State climbers are arrested, Venezuela rescues a man after 8 days, the yen hits a 40-year low, and the US-Iran deal...
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G7 Critical Minerals Alliance: Can the West Break China's Rare Earth Grip by 2030?
G7 launched a Critical Minerals Alliance on June 17, 2026, aiming to cut rare earth dependence on China below 60% by 2030. With €64 billion in projects, can the West break China's 90% processing monopoly? Analysis of...