Baltic Dry Index Up for 3rd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, advanced for a third session on…
The Hybrid Adjustable Tip Propeller: Adaptability and Efficiency
Across all vessel types, operators are being asked to cut emissions, protect schedules and keep assets productive in a world…
UK Launches Biggest Sanction Package on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
Timed to the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, the UK announced what it is calling the biggest sanction…
China’s Maritime Militia Was More Active Than Ever in 2025
China’s militia of military-trained fishing crews spent more time deployed in the South China Sea than ever before last year,…
German recovery gains momentum, but tariffs could spoil the party
Is this finally the long-awaited cyclical upswing? Germany’s leading indicator, the Ifo index, surged to 88.6 in February, from 87.6…
China leaves loan prime rate steady in Feb amid mixed growth signals
China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for a ninth straight month in February, underscoring a cautious monetary policy stance…
Goldman outlines the main risks to U.S. growth in 2026
Goldman Sachs has said it expects the U.S. to grow faster than consensus estimates in 2026, thanks to tax cuts,…
From IEEPA to Section 122: What a tariff reset means for Asia
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the reciprocal IEEPA tariffs could materially reshape the trade policy landscape. In response,…
How geopolitical trends are shaping Asia’s next phase of growth
In late 2025, the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathered in Gyeongju, South Korea, for their annual summit,…
U.S. importers still paying Trump’s illegal tariffs even after Supreme Court ruling
Despite Friday’s Supreme Court decision that ruled President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are illegal, U.S. importers are still paying duties…