This week brought major signals in the global financial landscape. China renewed efforts to position the yuan as a rival to the U.S. dollar, while Western nations discussed coordinated price protections for key minerals like silver, copper, and rare earths. Together, these moves point to rising competition over currency influence and physical resources. Many see this as the early shaping of a commodity-focused economic struggle that could impact inflation, markets, and long-term purchasing power worldwide.
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