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The global economy remains vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, energy market disruption and financial instability despite signs of resilience in early 2026, according to a new assessment from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The organisation said stronger industrial activity and investment...
#geopolitical risk#global trade#trade finance
Fresh US military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz have added a new layer of uncertainty for commodity finance markets…
#commodity finance#sanctions#shipping risk
Commodity finance markets are facing mounting pressure as disruption linked to the Gulf crisis moves from short-term volatility into a…
#commodity finance#Gulf crisis#LNG
Global oil inventories are falling at record pace as disruption linked to the Iran conflict continues to reshape energy trade…
#commodity finance#energy trade#IEA
Damage to the UAE’s largest gas processing plant is expected to take until 2027 to fully repair, raising the prospect…
#Adnoc Gas#commodity finance#energy trade
Banks are becoming more cautious in how they deploy trade finance capital, as rising geopolitical risk and market volatility begin…
#banking risk#credit appetite#liquidity
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
The ongoing energy and commodity disruption linked to Middle East tensions continues to reshape global trade finance conditions. Rising fuel…
#commodity finance#energy markets#liquidity
Ukraine has launched a €1.5 billion trade reinsurance mechanism aimed at restoring access to trade finance and supporting cross-border commerce…
#export credit agency#reinsurance#risk mitigation
Global trade reached a record $35 trillion in 2025, but underlying fragility is increasing as geopolitical and economic risks intensify,…
#global trade#supply chains#trade growth
UK business insolvencies have increased by 7% month-on-month, highlighting mounting pressure on SMEs as cashflow conditions tighten. Businesses are now…
#Bibby#Cash flow#insolvency
SPONSORED ARTICLE In an era where fintech promises frictionless trade and AI-powered platforms scan contracts in milliseconds, it’s tempting to…
#fraud#Michelle Guile#Recovery Advisors