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Gold overtakes US Treasuries in central bank reserves as dollar share eases
→European Central Bank data show gold rose to 27% of global official reserve assets at the end of 2025, surpassing US Treasury securities at 22%. The shift reflects higher gold prices and continued central bank purchases amid diversification, while US dollar-denominated assets still form the bulk of foreign exchange reserves. World Gold Council surveys confirm sustained official demand for gold.
Why uncovered:Covered by ECB primary report, specialist outlets like Mining.com and WGC, plus regional press such as Gulf News; limited broader mainstream follow-up beyond initial June 2026 pickup.
IEA warns China's rare earth export curbs risk $6.5 trillion in global downstream production
→The International Energy Agency's Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 highlights how China's rare earth export controls, introduced in 2025 and expanded later that year, could jeopardise $6.5 trillion in annual production outside China if fully implemented. The report notes rising supply concentration, declining investment, and a shift in focus toward securing supply chains amid geopolitical risks. Graphite controls pose an additional $300 billion threat.
Why uncovered:Covered by Reuters and trade/specialist media on mining and energy, but limited broader mainstream consumer outlet pickup.
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