UBS now expects the Fed’s next rate cut to take place in September
UBS now expects the Federal Reserve to delay the start of its easing cycle until September, citing persistent inflation pressures,…
Federal Reserve’s Barkin says economic fog has deepened amid AI and Iran conflict
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said Friday that economic uncertainty has intensified over the past year, with…
Energy crisis dashes global economic outlook
Rachmat Mulyono and Irna Suryat, a married couple running a small noodle stall in Tangerang, Indonesia, said they have felt…
US to increase butane sendout as pressure mounts over MEG
We have previously addressed the significance of Middle East Gulf LPG supply for Asian markets, particularly where consumption is primarily…
Tech: Trade’s Saviour In 2026?
The global trading system looks set to be defined by a tug-of-war between high-tech acceleration and geopolitical disruption through to…
Shipping Interrupted: Tracking the Impact of Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
The Middle East conflict has delivered an immediate shock to the offshore market. Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, Kuwait Petroleum and ADNOC…
Tanker Market: Freight Spikes and Disruption Becoming the Norm
The existing situation in the tanker markets could be leading towards a long-term disruption with unknown variables. In its latest…