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South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern - Reuters
South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern Reuters
August 19, 2026Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
August 4, 2026US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
July 24, 2026Global LNG trade hit record in 2025, but Middle East conflict clouds outlook, IGU says - Reuters
Global LNG trade hit record in 2025, but Middle East conflict clouds outlook, IGU says Reuters
July 7, 2026Rethink
Could the US dollar lose its number one status?
June 25, 2026China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports - Reuters
China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports Reuters
June 24, 2026Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
June 14, 2026US appeals court extends block on ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff - Reuters
US appeals court extends block on ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff Reuters
June 11, 2026Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter - Reuters
Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter Reuters
June 11, 2026Global trade in rude health? Yes, but with a catch - Reuters
Global trade in rude health? Yes, but with a catch Reuters
June 10, 2026China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand - Reuters
China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand Reuters
June 8, 2026US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies over forced labor failures - Reuters
US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies over forced labor failures Reuters
June 3, 2026Global trade group SEMI sees robust demand for chips despite geopolitical risks - Reuters
Global trade group SEMI sees robust demand for chips despite geopolitical risks Reuters
May 5, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.
April 10, 2026Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters Reuters
April 9, 2026India to grow at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank; risks from West Asia crisis persist - Reuters
India to grow at 6.6% in FY27, says World Bank; risks from West Asia crisis persist Reuters
April 9, 2026Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation - Reuters
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation Reuters
April 8, 2026Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling - Reuters
Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling Reuters
April 8, 2026Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
April 6, 2026