Baltic Index Edges Up On Stronger Rates Across Larger Vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, edged up on…
Swedish Navy Reports Russia’s Steps to Protect Shadow Tankers in the Baltic
The Swedish Navy is confirming that Russia is taking increased steps to protect the shadow tanker fleet while it is…
Severe Weather Disrupts Shipping in the North Atlantic
A severe, rapidly-intensifying storm is forcing ships to divert southwards to avoid serious conditions. A massive low of just 938…
California Protects Blue Whales and Blue Skies With Historic State Law
In October, California Assembly Bill 14, “Coastal resources: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program” (AB-14) was signed into law,…
Court Denies Motion for Injunction of BOEM’s Review of Maryland COP
A federal court judge in Maryland has denied a request by offshore wind developer US Wind for a preliminary injunction…
Euro zone business activity ends 2025 weaker than expected, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity growth slowed more than expected at the end of 2025 as a contraction in manufacturing deepened…
Greeks protest against low wages ahead of 2026 budget vote
Hundreds of Greeks rallied in central Athens on Tuesday and doctors and teachers joined public-sector workers who walked off the…
US retail sales unexpectedly unchanged in October
U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in October, though consumer spending appears to have remained on a solid footing at…
US rate futures lift odds of January cut after unemployment rises in November
U.S. rate futures on Tuesday raised the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at the next policy meeting…
U.S. business activity growth hits 6-month low in December
U.S. business activity growth slowed in December to the weakest pace since June, with new orders sliding for both manufacturers…