China’s Rare Earth Leverage Explained in 3 Shocking Charts

Failed peace talks and the ongoing disruption at the Strait of Hormuz reminded the world what a chokepoint looks like. Oil spiked. The Dow dropped. Investors scrambled for safe havens. Then, just as quickly, the tension eased again. This kind of week forces a question: what other chokepoints are hiding in plain sight? There’s one that could make Hormuz look manageable in one …

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World Bank Sees Coal Prices Rising 20%, Nickel 12%

A global commodity shock highlighted by the World Bank is poised to boost Indonesia’s key exports, particularly coal and nickel, as energy disruptions and strong demand lift prices across major commodities. In its April 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook, the World Bank forecasts global commodity prices will rise about 16% this year, driven largely by higher energy prices. “Average commodity prices …

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From Oil To Critical Minerals: The Next Energy Security Risk

When tensions in the Middle East escalated this spring, the Strait of Hormuz turned into a focal point of global concern. Oil prices surged, markets tightened. Governments scrambled to assess exposure. Roughly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade passes through this narrow corridor. Any disruption would be felt instantly across the global economy. So much so that the International …

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