by Windear | Sep 18, 2026 | Business Management, Economics, Politics, Trading
Sanctions travel through financial networks, commodity markets, supply chains and investment decisions. For emerging markets, the central question is not whether a country appears on a list, but how exposure moves through institutions and contracts. At a glance...
by Windear | Aug 13, 2026 | Economics, Politics, Trading
Trade values hit a record in the first half of 2026 while trade volumes are forecast to grow at less than half last year’s rate. The gap between those two numbers is the story. Executive summary Two numbers describe the first half of 2026. UNCTAD puts global...
by Windear | Feb 4, 2025 | Politics
Since President Trump resumed office, he has taken a series of controversial steps toward challenging international norms and policies, seen by some experts both within and outside of the United States as an aggressive measure. He could change the stance of the United...
by Windear | Dec 10, 2024 | Business Management, Economics, Trading
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s presidency, the economic ripples of his aggressive trade policies continue to be felt worldwide. The tariffs he imposed on key trading partners, particularly China and, to a lesser extent, Japan, have reshaped the global trade...
by Windear | Nov 18, 2024 | Economics, Politics
The US-EU relationship, which has generally been characterised by tight cooperation, has come under increasing strain as a result of recent diplomatic and regulatory disagreements in important sectors such as technology, defence, and environmental policy. Differences...
