[New] Canada has the strong potential to grow its manufacturing base for renewable energy technologies, batteries and battery components, and other strategic applications, underpinned by its abundant low-emissions power and critical mineral resources.
IEA
[New] The latest Critical Minerals Review of Canada shows that at a time of increasing concentration risks, including from export controls by the dominant supplier, Canada has the potential to contribute to the development of secure, diversified and competitive global supply chains for critical minerals.
IEA
[New] Trade deal uncertainty could delay the money companies are willing to invest to move supply chains away from China.
World Socialist Web Site
[New] Average annual inflation will ease from 16.6% in 2026 to 14.4% in 2027 due to normalising energy prices, favourable base effects, and the tapering of election-related spending, creating scope for the CBN to lower rates to 24.0%.
Fitch Solutions
[New] Universal Health Coverage (UHC), defined as ensuring all individuals have access to essential health services without financial hardship, has emerged as a critical goal in global health policy, particularly as a cornerstone of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
PubMed Central (PMC)
[New] If Mexican economic growth stagnates, there will be growing pressures by creditors to cut Morena's limited social programs and recently augmented pensions.
World Socialist Web Site
[New] Escalating tensions in the Middle East, ongoing concerns around Strait of Hormuz disruption, and growing fractures within OPEC + have heightened uncertainty across global energy markets.
PwC
[New] As ongoing global political conflicts, particularly between the US, Israel, and Iran, continue to disrupt global oil markets, driving prices higher and threatening Asia's energy security, Asia's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels is acutely exposed to economic risks.
Fossil Fuel Treaty
[New] Supply chain disruptions and damage to regional oil and gas infrastructure have reinforced expectations for tighter supply and higher-for-longer commodity prices, supporting continued investment in North American drilling, infrastructure expansion, and strategic resource consolidation.
PwC
[New] Recent U.S. inflation data came in hotter than expected, largely driven by rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions, which has reinforced expectations that the Fed will remain cautious about cutting rates.
IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog | Blog
[New] Global mineral demand for clean energy technologies could rise four - to six-fold by 2040, and many minerals and metals for key low-carbon technologies may face supply shortages by 2030.
GOV.UK
[New] With legal online casinos expanding in the United States, there are more and more opportunities to play real money slots, table games and live dealer games.
SportsLine
[New] The Government of Canada will invest more than CA$ 900 million ($660 million) in the development of drones and other military technologies.
Militarnyi
[New] The European Commission is considering extending free carbon allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System beyond the current 2039 deadline, provided energy-intensive industries make substantial investments in Europe and continue their decarbonization efforts.
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
[New] Botswana's banking sector will face a more challenging operating environment through 2026, as weak economic activity, tighter monetary conditions and persistent liquidity constraints weigh on credit growth and funding dynamics.
Fitch Solutions
[New] By 2030, AI can automate most tasks that a remote human worker could perform, driving major scientific breakthroughs, transforming public services, and creating an economic boom.
GOV.UK
[New] AI will likely provide a sustained increase to economic growth over the 2030s.
GOV.UK
[New] Loan growth in Australia's banking sector will reach 6.6% y-o-y at end-2026, up from an estimated 6.3% at end-2025, supported by effective monetary policy transmission, sustained demand across housing, commercial and government lending and favourable economic conditions.
Fitch Solutions
[New] Washington is attempting to compel Iran to accept demanding terms through economic pressure tools - particularly as the ongoing naval blockade risks generating shortages of essential goods, rising import costs for fuel (especially gasoline) and, ultimately, domestic social unrest.
Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
[New] If the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted through the Labour Day weekend, we would expect the energy shock to affect additional sectors and heighten uncertainty about the future path of monetary policy. / IranInvestopedia
[New] As noted, rising economic pressure on Tehran, combined with the possibility of domestic livelihood unrest, could generate new leverage for the United States in mid-term negotiations aimed at preventing Iran from initiating a prolonged war of attrition.
Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
Last updated: 19 June 2026
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