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The New Oil: Can Technology End the Rare Earth Dependency?
By Cygnus | 14 Jan 2026
Magnet recycling and rare-earth-free motors are emerging as technology escape routes from critical mineral dependency. But timelines are slower than the hype suggests.
The New Oil: Inside the Processing Gap — Why Mining Alone Won’t Fix the Critical Minerals Crisis
By Cygnus | 13 Jan 2026
Mining isn’t the real bottleneck in critical minerals. The 2026 processing gap — refining, separation and chemical conversion — is the chokepoint reshaping global supply chains, industrial policy and geopolitics.
The New Oil: How the 2026 lithium and graphite bottleneck could stall global EV growth
By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026
Lithium and graphite are emerging as the key EV bottlenecks in 2026 as South America expands mining while China dominates processing and battery-grade conversion.
The New Oil: How the 2026 Rare Earth Shock Is Reshaping the Global Economy
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
Japan launches a 6,000m deep-sea mission as China restricts rare earth exports. Discover how the 2026 “New Oil” crisis is redefining global high-tech trade.
UK Lawmakers Urge New Powers for Bank of England to Probe Private Market Risks
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
UK lawmakers urge new data-gathering powers for the Bank of England to assess risks in private credit and equity markets.
CES 2026 Kicks Off: AI and Autonomous Driving Dominate as EV Hype Fades
By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026
CES 2026 shifts focus to AI and autonomous driving as automakers scale back EV plans amid rising costs and policy changes.
From Tesla to Porsche: Winners and losers in the car industry in 2025
By Cygnus | 15 Dec 2025
2025 Auto Industry Review: While Ferrari and ultra-luxury brands thrive with full order books, Porsche and Tesla face profit drops and strategic pivots. Plus: What Cadillac’s F1 entry means for 2026.
President Trump approves proposed $14.1 bn merger of US Steel with Nippon Steel
By Unnikrishnan | 16 Jun 2025
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order approving the proposed merger of United States Steel Corporation with Japan’s Nippon Steel Corporation
Micron offers fresh $200 billion investment in US chip manufacturing to support the Trump initiative
By Unnikrishnan | 13 Jun 2025
Micron Technology, Inc, is embarking on a second round of expansion in the United States, with planned investment of $200 billion in the development and manufacture of advanced memory chips.
World Bank lowers global growth forecast to 2.3%, keeps India’s growth rate at 6.3%
By Unnikrishnan | 11 Jun 2025
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.3% for 2025, flags trade barriers and policy risks; India’s growth steady at 6.3% amid global slowdown.
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Trump announces $200 billion in UAE deals, deepens U.S.-Gulf AI cooperation
16 May 2025
President Donald Trump announced more than $200 billion in business agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a high-stakes visit to Abu Dhabi
IBM to invest $150 billion in U.S. technology and manufacturing over five years
28 Apr 2025
IBM is making a major bet on America's tech future. The company announced plans on Monday to invest $150 billion across the United States over the next five years
China unveils steel-making technology that is 3,600 times faster and coal-free: report
24 Apr 2025
China is reported to have developed a groundbreaking technology for steel production that is 3,600 times faster and does not involve the use of coal
IMF lowers India’s FY26 growth projection to 6.2% amidst global trade woes
24 Apr 2025
The Indian economy is expected to grow at a slower pace of 6.2 per cent in the current financial year (April 2025-March 2026), against the earlier estimate of a 6.5 per cent growth, latest projections
Tit for Tat: China slaps 125% duty on imports from US
12 Apr 2025
China on Friday announced a hike in import duty on US goods and services from 84 per cent to 125 per cent, effective Saturday (12 April 2025), after US President Donald Trump
Trump signs orders to revive U.S. coal industry amid rising energy demand
09 Apr 2025
In a move that underscores his commitment to traditional energy sectors, former President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Tuesday aimed at reviving the U.S. coal industry
China seeks compensation from Taiwan after navy ship collides with fishing trawler
By Cygnus | 04 Apr 2025
China has demanded compensation from Taiwan after a Taiwanese navy landing ship collided with a Chinese fishing trawler outside restricted waters last week.
ECB cuts rates by 25 bps, leaves little space for further cuts
10 Mar 2025
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced a 25 basis point reduction in key policy interest rates, on the basis of inflation outlook in the Euro zone
Ukraine's mineral deal dead as Trump shows Zelenskyy the door after shout-out
02 Mar 2025
A billion-dollar meeting on a minerals-for-arms deal between US president Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy at the White House’s Oval Office
Trump vows 25% tax on Canadian, Mexican goods, additional 10% on Chinese goods
28 Feb 2025
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would move ahead with the proposed 25 per cent tax on all imports from Canada and Mexico beginning 4 March 2025
Ukraine announces minerals-for-arms deal with US
27 Feb 2025
Ukraine on Wednesday announced that it has reached a framework agreement with the United States on joint exploitation of its natural resources in return for arms to fight warring Russians.
Conservatives win as Germans vote for change
24 Feb 2025
A Conservative bloc led by Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the CSU has won German Federal Election
Japanese PM Ishiba, Trump concur on keeping US Steel American
09 Feb 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have agreed that US Steel Corporation will remain American
Trump, Zelenskyy mull arms for minerals deal: report
09 Feb 2025
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reported to be open for a deal with US President Donald Trump that would allow the United States to exploit rare minerals in Ukraine
US Fed keeps policy rates unchanged, for now
30 Jan 2025
The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its policy rates unchanged, as the central bank saw no need for an immediate reduction in interest rates.
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The New Oil (Part 4): Can Technology Break the Dependency?
By Cygnus | 16 Jan 2026
Can magnet recycling and rare-earth-free motors reduce global dependence on strategic minerals? Part 4 explores breakthroughs, limits and timelines.
India’s Gig Economy Reset: The End of ‘10-Minute Delivery’ Hype?
By Cygnus | 14 Jan 2026
India’s quick-commerce sector is shifting away from “10-minute delivery” hype amid worker safety concerns and rising regulation. Here’s what changes—and what doesn’t.
AI Is Becoming the New Electricity Crisis: Why the Real Bottleneck Is Megawatts
By Axel Miller | 14 Jan 2026
AI is turning into an electricity crisis as data centres scale from chips to megawatts. Grid bottlenecks, copper demand and cooling limits are now the real AI constraints.
The New Oil: Can Technology End the Rare Earth Dependency?
By Cygnus | 14 Jan 2026
Magnet recycling and rare-earth-free motors are emerging as technology escape routes from critical mineral dependency. But timelines are slower than the hype suggests.
The New Oil: Inside the Processing Gap — Why Mining Alone Won’t Fix the Critical Minerals Crisis
By Cygnus | 13 Jan 2026
Mining isn’t the real bottleneck in critical minerals. The 2026 processing gap — refining, separation and chemical conversion — is the chokepoint reshaping global supply chains, industrial policy and geopolitics.
The Battle for the Skies: Air India’s Widebody Bet vs IndiGo’s XLR Gambit
By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026
Air India vs IndiGo fleet strategy 2026: Air India expands with new Boeing 787-9 widebodies while IndiGo uses A321XLR efficiency and IndiGoStretch to reshape long-haul economics.
The Custom Dreamliner: Air India Reclaims Its Skies with First Post-Privatisation 787-9
By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026
Air India’s comeback under Tata enters a new phase as its first post-privatisation custom Dreamliner strengthens the fleet renewal push for premium long-haul travel.
The New Oil: How the 2026 lithium and graphite bottleneck could stall global EV growth
By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026
Lithium and graphite are emerging as the key EV bottlenecks in 2026 as South America expands mining while China dominates processing and battery-grade conversion.
The New Oil: How the 2026 Rare Earth Shock Is Reshaping the Global Economy
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
Japan launches a 6,000m deep-sea mission as China restricts rare earth exports. Discover how the 2026 “New Oil” crisis is redefining global high-tech trade.
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