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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• [New] The FCC cited a determination from the Department of Defense that toy drones lack the organic capabilities and features in range, endurance, sensing, payload, connectivity, and data collection and storage to present an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
• [New] State-owned refiner CPC Corporation plans to lift US LNG to about a third of imports by 2026, anchored by a 25-year Cheniere SPA signed in February and deliveries starting June, reducing direct Hormuz exposure. Bank of Singapore
• [New] We expect US Treasury to stay volatile amidst shifting inflation, labour, and fiscal signals. Bank of Singapore
• [New] The U.S. Energy Information Administration has indicated that the Strait of Hormuz is assumed to remain effectively closed in the near term, with pre-conflict traffic levels not expected to resume until early 2027, leading to significant global inventory draws. tradingkey.com
• [New] Crude oil prices, including Brent and WTI benchmarks, climbed higher following fresh U.S. military strikes against Iran and heightened fears of broader regional conflict in the Middle East. tradingkey.com
• [New] Most U.S. commercial satellite operators will not touch Chinese launch services under any conditions. KeepTrack
• [New] Generative AI-enabled fraud losses in the United States are projected to reach $40 billion by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate of 32%. Adaptive Security
• [New] According to the Deloitte Center for Financial Services' Deepfake Banking Fraud Risk on the Rise 2024, generative AI-enabled fraud losses in the United States will reach $40 billion by 2027, growing from $12.3 billion in 2023 at a 32% compound annual growth rate. Adaptive Security
• [New] The number of people aged 80 years and older will increase by 137.26% (116.0% -164.6%), from 16.935 million in 2020 to 40.181 million in 2050. / USA PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The number of people in the United States aged 50 years and older will increase by 61.11% (100% confidence interval 57.2% -66.2%) from 137.25 million in 2020 to 221.13 million (213.24-231.34) in 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The number of older adults 65 years and older is expected to reach 80.8 million and 94.7 million by 2060, representing 25% of the US population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As the United States population ages, the adult population with chronic diseases is expected to increase. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The U.S. is projected to account for nearly 82% of regional demand share in 2026, driven by large-scale deployment of hospital-based molecular diagnostic systems and national resistance monitoring programs led by public health agencies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The US Food and Drug Administration regulates antibacterial soaps and antibacterial substances that will either be used on the body or in processed food, including food wrappers and agents added to water involved in food processing. ALLIANCE FOR THE PRUDENT USE OF ANTIBIOTICS
• [New] Public clouds are expected to account for over 59% share with a value accounting US$ 1,269.4 million in 2026, driven by their hyperscale reach, mature ecosystems, and pay-as-you-go models suited for unpredictable traffic patterns. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2027, 60% of airlines are projected to adopt AI-based surveillance and machine learning technologies to detect potential threats in real-time. / USA ReAnIn
• [New] $360 billion could be saved annually through AI's potential for medical error reduction. / USA PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, AI applications could reduce annual U.S. healthcare costs by approximately $150 billion. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The U.S. National Science and Technology Council has developed its own National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy, and even within the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, there is an action team addressing the threat of cosmic impacts. Scientific American
• [New] The US Naval Research Laboratory has developed new portable field devices that will allow soldiers to identify unknown biological threats, including bioengineered ones, based on RNA and DNA analysis, in under half an hour. New Atlas
• [New] Data center electricity use is projected to reach 945 TWh annually by 2030, equivalent to Japan's current consumption, with U.S. data centers expected to contribute nearly 50% of national electricity demand growth. Persistence Market Research
• The US will be cashless within the next five years. Cash Matters

Last updated: 01 July 2026