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UNCTAD warns geopolitical shocks continue to threaten global trade

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

US strikes near Hormuz raise fresh commodity finance risk

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 pressure grows as Gulf trade disruption enters...

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


Oil inventories fall at record pace as energy trade...

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


UAE gas plant damage threatens longer LNG disruption

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 tighten trade finance exposure as risk appetite shifts

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


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


Energy shock continues to tighten liquidity and reshape trade...

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 unveils €1.5bn trade reinsurance scheme to unlock financing...

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 hits record levels but fragility rises, UNCTAD...

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 insolvencies rise as unpaid invoices and energy costs...

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

When technology isn’t enough: Managing risk in cross-border trade

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

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