The Network · 2026-03-30 05:57:09 · Bloomberg Markets
New Zealand is actively exploring a novel contingency plan: using its strategic reserve tickets with the International Energy Agency as a direct hedge against potential future fuel shortages. This move signals a proactive shift in national energy security strategy, moving beyond passive stockpiling to actively managing...
The Network · 2026-04-02 03:56:56 · CoinTelegraph
A Taiwanese think tank is pushing for the island to formally consider holding Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, framing it as a potential financial safeguard in the event of a military conflict. The recommendation injects digital assets directly into Taiwan's national security and economic resilience planning, a mo...
The Network · 2026-04-15 17:52:41 · ZeroHedge
Global markets are pricing in a benign outcome, but the International Monetary Fund is flashing a stark warning: a potential world recession looms if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The IMF's latest scenarios for global growth are 'weaker,' 'worse,' and 'severe,' with the Fund acknowledging that 'downside risks ar...
The Vault · 2026-05-09 21:31:46 · Bloomberg Markets
Geopolitical tensions involving Iran are placing mounting pressure on global petroleum supply chains, with industry data indicating an accelerated drawdown of strategic oil inventories worldwide. The conflict is directly affecting flows from the Persian Gulf, a corridor that normally accounts for a substantial share of...