India’s retail inflation eases slightly in April, surge in food prices continues
India’s retail inflation rate eased slightly in April, partly due to lower fuel prices, although food prices remained elevated, government…
China’s consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery
China’s consumer prices rose for a third straight month in April, while producer prices extended declines, signalling an improvement in…
Putin war economy plans require a reality check
Vladimir Putin has at last published his electoral platform — but only after the dubious election that kept him in…
NY Fed survey finds general expectations of higher inflation
Americans last month braced for generally higher inflation pressures over the next few years and accelerating home price increases, according…
Improving key indicators signal positive outlook for China’s economy
China’s economy is expected to maintain its recovery momentum despite multiple challenges, as evidenced by the favorable performance of numerous…
Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action
The United States could see a significant response from China following any U.S. tariff actions,U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said…
ILA, local ports wrapping up contracts, setting up coastwide talks
The International Longshoremen’s Association and its maritime employers are highlighting amicable outcomes to previous contract talks as they get ready…
Russia’s seaborne diesel trading partners shifted after Feb 2023 sanctions
In 2023, Brazil and Saudi Arabia replaced France and Germany as the countries with the second- and third-most seaborne diesel…
Russia’s refined oil product exports to Singapore to hit highest this year in May, traders say
Russia’s exports of naphtha to Singapore are on track to rise to their highest level this year in May as…
Russian wheat export prices keep rising as May frosts hit crops
Russian wheat export prices rose last week as the current crop was hit by unseasonal May frosts. The price of…