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Maritime Freight Growth: An Analysis of Current Trends and Future Prospects
In the past week, spot rates of sea freight rates reached their highest levels of the year on major global trade routes. However, the rate of price growth has started to slow down after a surge at the beginning of the month. Signs indicate that prices may have...
Platinum Imports to India: A Game of Laws and Opportunities
Platinum imports into India in the past four weeks, starting in mid-June, have surpassed the 2023 total, as bullion traders exploited a loophole by registering alloys containing about 90 per cent gold as platinum to avoid higher duties, according to reports from...
Geopolitical Risks and Global Economic Prospects: A Central Bank Analysis
An escalation in geopolitical conflicts represents the biggest risk to the global economy, according to central bank reserve managers, who nevertheless remain generally positive about the global economic outlook. This is according to an annual survey conducted by UBS...
The Impact of the Global Logistics Crisis: A Detailed Analysis
In recent months, the global logistics industry has experienced a series of unprecedented challenges that have led to a significant increase in shipping costs. Recently, ocean freight rates from Asia have soared significantly, with daily prices reaching $8,200/FEU for...