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The Asian Development Bank has reported a sharp rise in trade finance activity as Asian markets face pressure from the Middle East crisis and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The increase reflects growing demand for support from importers, exporters...
#ADB#Asia#development finance
East African economies are under pressure to diversify trade routes and supplier relationships as the Middle East crisis raises the…
#commodity finance#East Africa#import finance
Global goods trade growth could slow sharply in 2026 as geopolitical disruption, tariffs and higher energy costs weigh on cross-border…
#global trade#supply chains#tariffs
International banks are seeing renewed demand for letters of credit as companies seek stronger payment protection during a period of…
#banks#Letters of Credit#payment risk
The UK has introduced a fresh package of trade sanctions against Russia, widening import controls and increasing compliance pressure across…
#compliance#export controls#import controls
Small and medium-sized exporters are facing growing pressure from longer working capital cycles as volatility, tariffs and supply chain fragmentation…
#liquidity#receivables finance#sme finance
G7 finance ministers are increasing efforts to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals, placing supply chain security and strategic…
#commodity finance#critical minerals#export finance
A shortage of bunker fuel is creating a new cost and liquidity problem for global shipping, adding further strain to…
#bunker fuel#commodity finance#freight
The Asian Development Bank has launched a new financing facility to help Asia and the Pacific build critical minerals supply…
#ADB#commodity finance#critical minerals
G7 export credit agencies have agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, strategic industries and export finance rule reform as…
#critical minerals#export credit agencies#export finance
Global trade is showing signs of resilience on the surface, but a closer look suggests underlying weakness is beginning to…
#global trade#inflation#supply chains
A fresh spike in oil and gas prices is adding new strain to global trade and financing conditions, as geopolitical…
#energy shock#liquidity#oil prices
Geopolitical tensions and regional disruption are continuing to reshape global trade flows, contributing to increased fragmentation in trade finance markets.…
#geopolitical risk#global trade#supply chains