Stocks
Cotton Futures Defy Market Headwinds with Monday Gains
Cotton futures posted strong gains across contracts on Monday, ignoring declines in crude oil and the U.S. dollar, driven by internal market...
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Economy
Crop Prices Fall on Hormuz Reopening Prospect
Grain futures declined in Chicago following news of a potential Strait of Hormuz reopening, promising easier access to vital farm inputs and...
Economy
AI Investment Fuels Global Trade Resilience Despite Geopolitical Headwinds, WTO Reports
The WTO's latest Goods Trade Barometer indicates AI-related electronic component demand offset Middle East conflict impacts, keeping global merchandise trade above trend....
Economy
US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns
The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, EU, and Canada, citing their failure to...
Finance
Somali Piracy Resurgence Threatens Global Shipping Costs
Somali piracy is back, fueled by rerouted shipping traffic and stretched naval patrols. This resurgence drives up insurance, fuel, and security costs,...
Finance
Former World Bank Chief Urges China to Halt Food, Fertiliser Hoarding
Former World Bank chief David Malpass urges China to release food and fertiliser stockpiles to ease a global supply crisis, ahead of...
Finance
Somali Piracy Returns, Threatening Global Trade Routes
A resurgence of Somali piracy, fueled by regional conflicts and stretched naval resources, is adding significant costs and delays to global shipping.
Economy
Iran War Threatens Deeper Trade Crisis Than COVID
The Iran war's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz poses a greater, more acute supply chain challenge than COVID-19, forcing a fundamental...
Economy
China Drops Tariffs for 53 African Nations, Eswatini Excluded
China has implemented a policy granting tariff-free access to its market for 53 of Africa's 54 nations for two years, contrasting with...