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Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Sounds Alarm Over Stablecoin Risks
The Bank for International Settlements, often called the “central bankers’ central bank,” has issued its most forceful warning to date regarding the expanding role of stablecoins in global finance. In an early-released chapter of its annual report, the BIS cautioned… Read More ›
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Green Thread: How the Sustainable Clothing Industry Is Weaving Its Future
The global apparel sector is undergoing a radical transformation as brands, manufacturers and consumers alike embrace sustainability at an unprecedented scale. Once dominated by fast-fashion giants churning out low-cost, high-volume garments, today’s clothing market is being reshaped by eco-conscious materials,… Read More ›
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China’s Exploitation of Myanmar Fuels Its Rare Earth Metals Hegemony
In recent years, Beijing has quietly leveraged Myanmar’s rich ionic clay deposits to cement its global dominance in the rare earth metals sector. While China remains the world’s top producer of these critical minerals, it now relies heavily on imports… Read More ›
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Oil Slumps as Middle East Ceasefire Announcement Unwinds Risk Premium
Brent crude futures plunged to their lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Israel and Iran have agreed to a full ceasefire, extinguishing fears of supply disruptions that had driven prices… Read More ›
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Trump Credits Himself for Israel–Iran Truce, Highlights India–Pakistan Claims
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he described as a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, declaring that his personal intervention had ended a brief but intense 12-day conflict. Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump lauded the leaders… Read More ›
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Japan’s Rare‑Earth Resilience Sets It Apart in China’s Export Squeeze
Long before Beijing’s recent curbs on rare‑earth exports rattled global supply chains, Japan had already built a robust defense against mineral vulnerability. A crucible moment in 2010—in which China abruptly curtailed shipments after a diplomatic dispute—prompted Tokyo to overhaul its… Read More ›
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Middle East Strife Sparks Sharpest Equity Fund Exodus Since March
Global equity funds suffered their largest weekly net outflows in three months as escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with lingering U.S. trade uncertainties, prompted investors to pull nearly $20 billion from stock portfolios. The rout was most pronounced in… Read More ›
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Global Oil Retreats as Washington Postpones Iran Intervention Decision
Oil markets dipped on Friday after the White House announced a postponement of any direct U.S. role in the escalating Iran–Israel conflict. Despite the pullback, crude futures remain on track for a third weekly advance, underpinned by lingering Middle East… Read More ›
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Syria Rejoins Global Finance with First SWIFT Transfer, Paving the Way for Economic Revival
Syria has taken a critical step toward economic recovery by completing its first international bank transaction via the SWIFT messaging system since the eruption of civil war in 2011. Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husriyeh confirmed that a direct commercial payment… Read More ›
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Kremlin Foresees Russia, U.S. and Saudi Arabia Coordinating to Steady Oil Markets
The Kremlin has signaled that Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia could again join forces to stabilize global oil markets if circumstances demand. The comments, delivered by Russia’s sovereign-wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg… Read More ›
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Geopolitical Friction and Policy Volatility Temper the Pace of Global Equity Allocations
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