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PRISM Weekly Digest: Third Week of May 2026
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PRISM Weekly Digest: Third Week of May 2026

Trump and Xi met in Beijing for the first time in nine years. Microsoft poured $100B into OpenAI and became the supporting actor; Cerebras received $70B on day one. Hormuz entered week six. Cisco cut 4,000. ILLIT hit Billboard No. 1, CORTIS debuted at No. 3, and BTS is confirmed for the World Cup Final halftime stage.

PRISM Weekly Digest: First Week of May 2026
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PRISM Weekly Digest: First Week of May 2026

A closed Hormuz arrives at the kitchen table, Musk vs. Altman puts a trillion dollars on trial, the Big Four bet $650 billion on AI, and Trump sends 25% tariff invoices to long-time allies. K-pop's seventeen-year slave-contract era closes with a standard-contract reform.

IMF Warns Iran War Could Tip World Into Recession
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IMF Warns Iran War Could Tip World Into Recession

The IMF issued a rare warning that the US-Israeli war on Iran risks triggering a global recession, energy crisis, and surging inflation. Here's what it means for markets, policy, and everyday life.

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Haneul Kim
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PRISM Weekly Digest: Second Week of April 2026
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PRISM Weekly Digest: Second Week of April 2026

Trump's Liberation Day tariff shock and the 90-day pause — markets went on the wildest ride in years. China excluded, 145% vs. 125% tariff war, and what it means for the new trade order.

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Venezuela's IMF Return: Why the World Is Watching This $4.9B Gamble
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Venezuela's IMF Return: Why the World Is Watching This $4.9B Gamble

As Venezuela seeks IMF reengagement after Maduro's arrest, the country faces 180% debt-to-GDP ratio and hyperinflation. Access to frozen $4.9B in SDRs hangs in the balance.

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Haneul Kim
IMF Demands China Slash Industrial Subsidies by Half
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IMF Demands China Slash Industrial Subsidies by Half

The IMF's call for China to cut industrial subsidies marks a new phase in global economic competition, forcing companies worldwide to recalibrate their strategies.

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Seoyeon Park
Why IMF Really Wants Japan to Keep Raising Rates
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Why IMF Really Wants Japan to Keep Raising Rates

IMF urges Japan to continue rate hikes and avoid sales tax cuts. A clash between ending 40 years of deflation and household financial pressure.

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Seoyeon Park
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Argentina Borrows $808M from US to Pay IMF Debt
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Argentina Borrows $808M from US to Pay IMF Debt

Argentina purchased $808 million in Special Drawing Rights from the US to service IMF obligations, highlighting the country's ongoing debt sustainability challenges amid economic crisis.

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Seoyeon Park
Economic data visualization showing South Korea's growth trend
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Outpacing Peers: IMF Hikes South Korea Economic Growth Forecast 2026 to 1.9%

The IMF has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for South Korea to 1.9%, surpassing the advanced economy average. The revision reflects strong recovery in tech and AI sectors.

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Haneul Kim
The Central Bank of Lebanon building in Beirut under a clear sky
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A $70 Billion Void: The Lebanon Gap Law Depositor Reimbursement 2025 Offers Bitter Hope

Lebanon's cabinet has approved the Lebanon Gap Law depositor reimbursement 2025, promising to return up to $100,000 to citizens within 4 years. Analyze the $70bn deficit and IMF reactions.

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Haneul Kim
IMF's Push to Cut Remittance Perks Could Revive Pakistan's Shadow Banking, Experts Warn
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IMF's Push to Cut Remittance Perks Could Revive Pakistan's Shadow Banking, Experts Warn

The IMF has asked Pakistan to cut its popular remittance incentives, raising fears of a resurgence in informal 'shadow banking'. Experts warn this could destabilize the formal financial system.

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Seoyeon Park
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IMF Praises El Salvador's 4% Growth, But Bitcoin Strategy Remains a Point of Tension
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IMF Praises El Salvador's 4% Growth, But Bitcoin Strategy Remains a Point of Tension

The IMF has praised El Salvador for its strong 4% economic growth, but the nation's continued accumulation of Bitcoin remains a point of tension, defying the fund's advice.

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Seoyeon Park
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