On June 29, 2026, the People's Bank of China introduced for the first time an overnight reverse repo instrument while keeping the 7-day repo rate stable. Meanwhile, industrial profits surged by +18.8% in May. Two signals to decode within the logic of China's supply-side model.
Jun 29, 2026 at 09:03 9 10
On June 26, 2026, South Korea suspends trading on its flagship indices. Apple raises its prices, the Asian supply chain collapses. The tech sell-off is no longer limited to the Nasdaq.
Jun 26, 2026 at 08:37 14 13
The rise of cobalt-free LFP batteries seemed to resolve dependence on the DRC-but a global analysis reveals that the risk remains intact for high-end EVs and that technological substitution has simply redistributed vulnerabilities.
Jun 23, 2026 at 21:44 11 4
South Korea reactivates its tungsten deposits to reduce a dependence on China exceeding 65%. A discreet but structural signal in the global recomposition of critical supply chains—the metal of hard tools and munitions enters the geopolitical battle.
22 h ago 5 8
The two Korean giants are massively investing in HBM chips for AI - as signs of oversupply accumulate on standard DRAM. Structural bet or cycle error?
Jul 1, 2026 at 09:39 7 8
Nigeria joins the map of global strategic resources: the announced discovery opens a new geopolitical front in the race for critical minerals of the energy transition.
Jun 30, 2026 at 23:30 8 8
For the first time, AI is driving a $200 billion M&A wave in the U.S. electric sector in 2026. Big Tech no longer trusts the public grid to power their data centers—they are buying capacity directly. A structural shift with massive implications for energy and compute markets.
Jun 29, 2026 at 09:04 12 9
The final week of the quarter focuses on three critical events: the technical close on June 30, the rebound in AI semiconductors, and the approach of the July FOMC. Wolfe Research remains bullish on H2.
Jun 28, 2026 at 15:37 13 19
For the first time, a leader of a major American utility publicly questions the grid's ability to absorb the demand shock from AI data centers—and predicts outages.
Jun 28, 2026 at 11:18 10 10
Discreet job offers in US federal agencies reveal a strategic acceleration on critical minerals. 85% dependence on Chinese refining, NdPr prices at ~$65/kg-below the profitability threshold for US mines. Washington is preparing a non-market intervention.
Jun 25, 2026 at 09:45 9 9
The June Summary of Opinions from the BOJ (06/24) reveals a majority consensus to continue rate hikes. Yen still under pressure, dollar at a 13-month high. USD/JPY in critical 155-160 zone: MoF intervention is no longer an extreme scenario. [ENCADRE titre="Key Takeaways" contenu=" - BOJ signals further tightening - Yen weakens as USD strengthens - Risk of FX intervention rises "]
Jun 25, 2026 at 09:45 10 9
BTC has established its critical level: $61,242. Thursday's core PCE is the macro trigger. Funding rates at a two-week high, absence of spot ETF bids, cluster of long liquidations at $61-62k: the microstructure is asymmetric and skewed to the downside.
Jun 25, 2026 at 09:44 9 8
![# AI & Energy: $200B in M&A in the U.S. Electric Sector - Hyperscalers Secure Their Power Supply [ENCADRE titre="Key Takeaways"] [ENCADRE contenu=" - **$200 billion** in mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. electric sector driven by AI energy demands. - **Hyperscalers** (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta) invest heavily to secure their power supply. - Renewable energy and grid modernization become critical priorities. "] [/ENCADRE]](https://cdn.keelcrux.com/media/images/a1dc97f3e83c41df72e54e4d1d7a57a4.jpg)
