Labor disputes at US West Coast ports escalate, affecting trade with Asia
13 June 2023
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The widening of the US trade deficit may affect economic growth in the second quarter
9 June 2023
The U.S. transportation industry is facing severe challenges again. According to reports, due to labor disputes, the Port of Seattle on the U.S. West Coast has completely suspended port freight operations since June 10. This incident may have a significant impact on trade between Asia and the United States.
Deutsche Bank warns: A wave of corporate defaults is coming
8 June 2023
The Port of Seattle is one of the largest maritime ports in North America and is crucial to the U.S. supply chain, accounting for 12% of the countrys GDP...
Whirlwind of dollar appreciation: Major changes in the pattern of the global foreign exchange market
7 June 2023
In today’s globalized world, changes in the currency market have a profound impact on the operations of companies. Recently, the performance of the dollar in the global exchange market has attracted widespread attention. Here is a deep analysis of the dollar’s upward cycle: A, the dollar’s upward cycle Recently, the dollar has shown a strong upward momentum in the strong ranking of the world’s major currencies.
The growth of German exports is surprising, especially the demand in the Chinese market
7 June 2023
Although the global economic weakness, geopolitical tensions and high inflation have put pressure on Germanys overseas business, the latest data released by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany shows that in April, 2023, Germanys exports unexpectedly increased by 1.2%, especially the demand in the Chinese market increased significantly. These data show that although Germanys current economic situation is not ideal, its exports...
China will further open up its market and attract more high-quality foreign investment
6 June 2023
Zhou Jing, director of the Department of Market System Construction of the Ministry of Commerce, said recently that China will promote high-level opening up to the outside world in accordance with the requirements of the Central Economic Work Conference of the Communist Party of China, relying on Chinas super-large-scale market advantages, attract global resource elements with domestic cycle, both to leave high-quality foreign capital, but also to attract more high-quality foreign capital, improve the quality and water of trade and investment cooperation.
Global corporate bankruptcy and currency risk alert: Countries face challenges
6 June 2023
The number of corporate bankruptcies in Europe has surged. According to the latest report released by the German credit agency Creditreform, in 2022, a total of nearly 140,000 companies went bankrupt in 14 Western European EU countries, as well as Norway, Switzerland and the UK. This figure increased by 24.2% compared with the previous year. The country with the largest increase in the number of bankrupt companies is Austria, with a 59.7% increase compared with the previous year. Followed by the UK (55.9...
South Koreas exports fall for eighth straight month in May, but narrowing trade deficit shows signs of recovery
5 June 2023
South Koreas exports declined for the eighth consecutive month in May due to the continued weak global demand for memory chips. However, the decline was less severe compared to April. According to data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea, exports in May decreased by 15.2% year - on - year to $52.24 billion, better than the 16.3% decline expected by economists. South Korea...
Global sanctions on Russia: How can Chinese companies find opportunities in the new market environment?
2 June 2023
At the recent G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, leaders announced new economic sanctions against Russia, targeting mainly its military-industrial potential and exports of important goods, while targeting individuals and entities accused of providing Russia with front-line transportation goods.
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