FEATURE | Trump signals potential US exit from Iran war, and from NATO itself
The United States will end its war on Iran fairly soon and could return for “spot hits” if needed, President…
France tells Trump NATO is for Europe, not the Strait of Hormuz
France hit back on Wednesday at threats by President Donald Trump to pull the US out of NATO, saying the…
CIMC Group revenue drops in 2025 amid container market shifts
China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC) reported revenue of CNY156.6 billion ($21.6 billion) for the financial year ended December 31,…
Baltic Dry Index Snaps 2-Day Losing Run
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, halted a two-day decline…
Paul Watson Activists Hit Krill Fishing Vessel in “Direct Intervention”
Activists sailing aboard the Bandero, a vessel of The Captain Paul Watson Foundation, reported they undertook “direct intervention” as part…
Japan Q1 Business Mood Inches Higher
The Bank of Japan’s sentiment index for large manufacturers edged up to 17 in Q1 2026, beating market estimates of…
UK Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI dropped to 51.0 in March of 2026 from 51.7 in the previous month, revised…
Japan manufacturing growth slows amid Middle East war pressures
Japan’s manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in March, with the S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index falling…
Euro area unemployment at 6.2%
Overview In February 2026, the euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.2%, up from 6.1% in January 2026 and…
China factory activity slows in March as oil-driven costs weigh – RatingDog PMI
China’s manufacturing activity expanded for a fourth straight month in March, although growth slowed from the previous month and missed…