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Container Shipping Costs Drop Amid Sluggish Demand
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
European Automotive Production Faces Mounting Struggles
European automakers are facing increasing challenges as borrowing costs rise, demand for electric vehicles (EVs) weakens, and the global economy remains sluggish. Recent reports from
Looming East Coast Port Strike: Billions at Risk as Deadline Approaches
A strike by longshoremen from Maine to Texas appears increasingly likely, with the October 1 deadline for a deal fast approaching. Despite months of negotiations,
Fed Cuts Rates by 0.50%: What’s Next for Borrowers and the Economy?
In a move anticipated by many, though surprising in its size, the Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points in September. This significant reduction
The First Cut is the Biggest? | Episode 113, September 2024
TheChemCo · Episode 113: The First Cut is the Biggest? – September 2024 “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode
The Time Has Come | Episode 112, August 2024
TheChemCo · Episode 112: The Time Has Come – July 2024 “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 112 |
U.S. Corn and Soybean Prices Plunge to Multi-Year Lows
U.S. corn and soybean prices hit multi-year lows in August, continuing a steady decline since May and reaching their lowest levels since August 2020. The
EU Targets Chinese Biodiesel Imports with New Tariffs
Global scrutiny of Chinese import pricing continued last month with the introduction of new anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese biodiesel imports into Europe. This move comes
Prepare for a Busy September: Hurricane Season Intensifies
After a quick start to hurricane activity in the Gulf, it’s crucial not to underestimate this year’s hurricane season. Meteorologists are predicting one of the
Navigating Global Shipping Challenges as Rates Fluctuate
Global shipping and logistics remain a significant challenge for shippers and consumers across all sectors and regions. From short domestic hauls to worldwide movement of
Fed Poised for Rate Cuts: What to Expect Next Month
Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell laid the groundwork for what seems to be an inevitable rate cut in
Hurricane Beryl Kicks Off 2024 Hurricane Season
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Houston, TX earlier this month, marking the start of a projected busier-than-usual hurricane season. The early storm caused significant power
Mexico Declares End to Drought
After a prolonged dry spring and early summer, Mexico has declared an end to the drought that disrupted daily life and business operations. Several companies
Freight Recession Nears End as Prices and Volumes Rise
The global trucking and freight markets seem to be rebounding, signaling an end to the post-Covid recession period. Business activity is stabilizing, with volumes and
Global Rate Cuts Shaping Second Half of the Year Outlook
Recent global economic data and announcements of rate cuts are setting the stage for reductions in borrowing costs for the second half of the year
Freight, Politics & Rain! | Episode 111, July 2024
TheChemCo · Episode 111: Freight, Politics & Rain! – July 2024 “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 111 |