After a steady rise in global container shipping rates, recent months have seen a notable decline, with rates from China to the U.S. dropping by as much as 20%. The easing of rates is attributed to weakened demand and adjustments in shipping lanes in anticipation of potential disruptions from the pending East Coast port strikes in October. The downturn marks an unexpected shift ahead of what is usually the peak shipping season.
TheChemCo · Episode 127: Q3 2025 Update with Kathy Hall “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 127 | Q3
As the administration and Fed Chairman Powell continue their public disputes, many continue to monitor what the Fed has in store for interest rate decisions
July 9th is the “self imposed” deadline for President Trump to make final decisions surrounding the IEEPA baseline and reciprocal tariff levels. In addition, the
Crude Oil prices fluctuated as much as $15/bbl throughout the month of June, highlighted by the conflict in Iran, headlines surrounding OPEC and the US’
TheChemCo · Episode 126: Tariff Impacts on Demand, Shipping & Optimism – June 2025 “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company
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