Stormy horizon for ocean shipping giants
The golden days of high freight rates are over. Overcapacity, trade tensions, and shifting alliances have turned the tide for the world’s largest ocean carriers. Can they stay afloat?
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The tariff tango: The new choreography of the U.S.-China trade war
As new tariffs are exchanged between Washington and Beijing, with Mexico and Canada reluctantly joining the dance, the global economy watches the latest steps in this high-stakes performance
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Donald Trump’s second term starts with diplomatic surprises—an invitation to Xi Jinping, delayed TikTok ban enforcement, and trade talks. Will rhetoric turn into action, or are we entering a new era of uncertainty?
Germany’s economic outlook for 2025: Opportunities, risks, and challenges
Germany’s economy faces a turbulent 2025 with structural hurdles, high energy costs, and global competition, but opportunities for adaptation and growth remain
The lithium race: Key trends, challenges, and investment opportunities
Lithium, the cornerstone of the clean energy revolution, is transforming industries and global economies. As nations vie for dominance, understanding its production trends and investment potential is crucial for the future
U.S. considers new sanctions on Russian oil tankers and Chinese banks supporting Moscow
The U.S. is planning further sanctions targeting Russian oil revenues and Chinese banks aiding Moscow’s military, aiming to weaken Russia’s war effort and disrupt its economic reliance on oil exports
China’s capital market gains global attention amid Xi Jinping’s diplomacy
Foreign institutions express optimism about China’s capital markets, aligning with President Xi Jinping’s efforts to reshape global economic relations, highlighted during the G20 summit in Brazil
A metallic axis of multipolarity in Kazan: Aspects of the Chinese-Russian financial background to the 16th BRICS summit
The 16th BRICS summit in Kazan highlighted a shift towards a multipolar world as Russia and China challenge Western financial dominance, focusing on strategic accumulation of precious metals and fostering cooperation among emerging economies
Freight market trends: Med, Black Sea & Middle East Gulf dynamics
The dry bulk cargo market continued to show downward trends in the last week compared to the previous one, with single-digit declines in all sizes
The U.S.-China rivalry is shifting to global trade by sea
The White House decided to investigate China’s maritime, logistic and shipbuilding practices. US announces new actions in order to protect US steel and shipbuilding industry from China’s practices
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