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Brent's Diplomatic Bet. China Owns the Chips Now.

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Adrian Monck
Jul 28, 2026
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WTI $82 · DXY 101 · VIX 19 · GPR 174↑

CXMT’s 500% Shanghai debut makes China’s domestic memory champion its most valuable listed company, while Brent’s 9% weekly drop prices a diplomatic resolution that two simultaneously active chokepoints do not support. Meanwhile, USD/CNY strengthens to 6.77 as Beijing constructs a managed de-escalation signal; USD/JP…

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