UK inflation expectations fall sharply to 3.7% in November – Citi/YouGov
The British public’s expectations for inflation over the next 12 months fell to 3.7% in November from 4.2% the previous…
Divided Fed sparks surge in rate options hedging as policy uncertainty lingers
Conflicting signals from the Federal Reserve on the timing and magnitude of U.S. interest rate cuts have accelerated hedging flows…
Three key trends to watch in the global economy in 2026
Global economic conditions proved more resilient in 2025 than many feared. Despite uncertainty following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, global GDP…
What are shoppers looking for this Black Friday?
Retailers in the U.S. are gearing up for Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which kicks off the holiday shopping…
Trump team negotiating trade deal with Taiwan that could help train US workers, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is negotiating a deal that could commit Taiwan to fresh investment and training of U.S.…
Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on ’moderate’ economic recovery
Japan’s government said consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering despite persistent inflation in a monthly report published on Wednesday.…
Series of new green shipping corridors emerge despite IMO regulatory setback
But many of the initiatives remain stalled by a “feasibility wall” created by the wide cost gap between conventional and…
As the shadow fleet expands, loss of visibility poses a growing threat to maritime safety
The shipping industry has always been good at navigating uncertainty; however the rapid expansion of the shadow fleet represents a…
Economies face $14 billion in annual losses from maritime chokepoint disruptions
Global trade routes are increasingly vulnerable as the world’s narrow shipping passages, known as maritime chokepoints, face mounting threats from…
Ship Recycling: Limited Activity Persists
Ship recycling market activity has remained limited throughout the past week. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a…