China’s Lockdowns Putting Strain on World’s Economy
Shanghai, home to China’s leading financial center and some of its largest sea and airports, has been under lockdown for more than two weeks with no sign of ending. China’s unwavering commitment to its “Zero-Tolerance” Covid-19 policy threatens to deal a hefty blow to its economy while placing further stain on global supply chains and […]
Price of Oil Fluctuates with Geopolitical Trends
After oil prices skyrocketed to three-digits adding up to about $140 per barrel, U.S. oil dropped more than 8%, breaking below $100 per barrel. Senior energy trader at CIBC Private Wealth U.S., Rebecca Babin, noted the decline could be attributed to a mix of geopolitical and demand factors in the economy. While Russia continues with […]
January 2022 – “New Year, Same Supply Issues” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 066
TheChemCo · The View, Podcast Edition 2022 Episode 066 of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition January 2022 Episode “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 066 | January 2022 – China delays due to spring holiday, February Olympics – Asia ocean freight rates have been moving back up – Short […]
December 2021 – “2021 Recap & 2022 Predictions” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 065
TheChemCo · Episode 065: December 2021 – “2021 Recap & 2022 Predictions ” | The View, Podcast Edition Episode 065 of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition December 2021 Episode “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 065 | December 2021 2021 Recap: -Non-Renewal of China Tariffs: Feb 2021 -Ports Congestion […]
Tensions Mount for Upcoming Beijing Olympics
China is moving forward with opening its borders to the world in 2022 in celebration of its hosting the upcoming Winter Olympics. While this news comes as a shock for most of the world, considering China has one of the strictest zero-tolerance policies regarding Coronavirus, frequently shutting down busy ports and shipping terminals when even […]
