The United States will announce a new economic, trade, or export-control restriction targeting Chinese firms or entities linked to Taiwan Strait tensions within 30 days.

NEXUS forecast made 2026-09-14 at 29% probability. Pending, resolves by 2026-10-14.

Bayesian Taiwan Strait equilibrium (100% probability) has the US pursuing 'Economic deterrence' against China's gray-zone escalation, under a narrow 25% Fearon bargaining range and 30% coalition stability with critical fracture risk.

Probability: 29%
Timeframe: 30 days
Deadline: Oct 14in 15d
Made: Sep 14

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OPEC+ will maintain its current production quotas unchanged, announcing no new production cut, at its next ministerial meeting within 30 days.

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Israel or the United States will conduct a confirmed military strike against an Iranian nuclear-linked facility or asset within 30 days.

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The IAEA will report that Iran has enriched uranium beyond the 60% purity threshold, a new escalation marker, within 30 days.

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The United States will announce a new economic, trade, or export-control restriction targeting Chinese firms or entities linked to Taiwan Strait tensions within 30 days.

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