Minutes of ECB’s December meeting once again confirm the ‘good place’ narrative
The just-released minutes of the ECB’s December meeting confirm the ECB’s wait-and-see stance in a macro environment, in which the…
3 calls for EU sectors in 2026: Tech outperformance, manufacturing growth gaps, small consumer gains
Technology is an outperformer, compared to other EU sectors Production growth in the tech sector is expanding rapidly at around…
China’s Domestic Demand Weakness to Limit Growth to 4.1% in 2026
China’s economic data point to a continued two-speed economy in 2026, with strong external demand balanced against subdued domestic demand,…
Economist Impact charts a new path for global trade at Davos
As the global economy reaches an inflection point, Economist Impact has today launched the Future of Trade, a multi-year initiative…
US Personal Income Rises Slightly Less Than Anticipated
US personal income rose by 0.3% month-over-month to $26.403 trillion in November 2025, following a 0.1% increase in October and…
US Initial Jobless Claims Hold January Decline
Initial jobless claims in the US inched higher by 1,000 from the previous week to 200,000 on the week ending…
IEW 2026: Crude flows, upstream goals in focus as India charts future energy roadmap
Potential shifts in crude oil flows amid sweeping geopolitical changes, a sharper focus on upstream strategy and efforts to deepen…
An introduction to non-payment insurance in the shipping industry
In recent years, the maritime finance sector has witnessed growing interest in non-payment insurance as a risk mitigation tool. This…
Tanker Seizures and Drone Attacks Escalate Maritime Risk
The Week in Focus Drone strikes in the Black Sea have targeted multiple commercial tankers awaiting loading at or near…
Tanker Market Shifts Along with the Global Map
Tanker market rates have been reacting to the latest developments globally. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that…