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Debt Stress in the US: Americans added another $4.6T in household debt since 2020, with $18.8T now sitting on balance sheets—while credit-card balances fall as delinquencies climb, a sign the spending engine may be sputtering. AI Courtroom Clash: Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman is moving into its final stages, keeping pressure on the AI governance debate. Energy Buildout: Canada’s PM Mark Carney unveiled a plan to double electricity generation by 2050, with grid expansion costs topping C$1T. Asia Growth Mixed: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.4% in Q1, but Japan’s inflation is heating up—wholesale prices rose 4.9% YoY—and the BOJ is widely expected to lift rates to 1.0% in June. Middle East Shock Watch: Oil prices are up sharply year-on-year as Hormuz risks linger, feeding into higher fuel costs (including India’s latest petrol/diesel hike). GCC Integration: Oman joined GCC economic talks, spotlighting customs union, common market, and a GCC railway push. Regulatory/Legal: The US is reportedly close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani as a civil matter is resolved.

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