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ADB trade finance activity jumps as Hormuz crisis squeezes...

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 Africa pushes trade diversification as Middle East crisis...

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


UNCTAD warns global goods trade growth could slow to...

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


Letters of credit return as trade disruption raises payment...

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


UK adds new Russia trade sanctions as import controls...

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


Trade finance gap widens as SMEs struggle with longer...

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 push critical minerals strategy as trade...

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


Shipping fuel shortage raises fresh trade finance risk

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


ADB launches financing facility for Asia critical minerals supply...

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 push new support for critical...

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


Trade finance outlook weakens as inflation-driven growth masks underlying...

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


Energy shock deepens as oil surge fuels trade disruption...

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

Trade finance fragmentation grows as geopolitical risk reshapes global...

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

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