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A newly released report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows that global merchandise trade reached approximately $13.7 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 12.5% year on year, while services trade also recorded a 10.5% increase....

The global supply chain is entering an exceptionally challenging moment in history. Today (July 31), the United States’ Section 232 tariffs on certain patented drugs and their active ingredients officially take effect, with rates as high as 100%. At the same time, the...

Recently, weather conditions in Hong Kong and the South China region have become a focal point of concern. According to the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) meteorological model predictions, Hong Kong is about to face nine consecutive days of frequent rainfall....

The Underlying Logic of Holding Rates SteadyTo understand the underlying logic of the Federal Reserve's current decision, one must start with the current macroeconomic environment. The dual pressure of inflation and employment is the core contradiction facing the Fed....

Against the backdrop of persistent global supply chain tensions, the ocean freight market has finally seen a moment of respite. According to the latest data, the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) saw a significant pullback in late July, falling 4% to $4,374 per 40ft...