Danger ahead! Five examples of risky central bank politicization
There is legitimate debate about the actual independence of modern-day central banks, but almost everyone agrees that overt politicization of…
The fight for the Fed reaches its decisive moment
Is the Federal Reserve independent? The institution and even its leader, Chair Jerome Powell, remain steadfast for now. The definitive…
Asia factory activity shrinks as US tariffs bite, China bucks trend
U.S. tariffs took a toll on factory activity across Asia, overshadowing a surprisingly upbeat performance in China, private surveys showed…
New sanctions drive up rates for tankers loading Russian oil
Cost of doing business into India hits $6m for a one-way trip
Yangzijiang banks $920m worth of newbuilding orders
The Singapore-listed shipyard inked 22 newbuildings of which 18 were feeder container vessels
VLCC rates could have further to fall before ‘sharp rebound’, brokers believe
Balanced tonnage supply picture bodes well in the longer-term, market observers say