Blog/World Trade
Japan Secures Oil Deal with Russia
Japan is an energy-dependent nation that relies on imports to function. Despite being a G7 member, Japan has remained largely silent on the Russia-Ukraine war and [...]
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The End of the Petrodollar?
Another oil deal has been initiated without the use of the dollar. The India Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that their latest trade deal with Malaysia [...]
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Peace in the Middle East – China Brokers Saudi Arabia-Iran Peace Treaty
China accomplished a once unthinkable feat — a peace treaty between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The two countries have been sworn enemies since the beginning of [...]
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like a Recession – Supply Chain Issues Before Christmas
Retail relies on the holiday season for the bulk of its revenue. In fact, a quarter of all retail spending in the US occurs in the last two months of the year. [...]
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Tell Vlad I’ll Have more Flexibility after the Election
“This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.” – President Barack Obama This damning and impeachable offense has been [...]
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Washington Downplays Poor Relations with Saudi Arabia
The Davos in the Desert meeting has humiliated Washington. The president himself was unable to secure a deal with Saudi Arabia, and now America’s elite are [...]
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Davos in the Desert
Some of the biggest players have gathered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the annual Future Investment Initiative (FII). The conference is often referred to as [...]
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Russia’s Non-Energy Exports
Everyone knows by now that Russia is a top exporter of energy. In 2021, 43% of total exports were mineral fuels, and Europe was the primary buyer. Let us take a [...]
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US Ocean Fright Orders Down – Warehouse Inventories Up
Retailers are set to have an excess of inventory this year after the prolonged supply chain crisis. Items were shelved by the time they arrived, and now these [...]
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Debt Diplomacy – Is China the East IMF?
The International Monetary Fund is not the only option for countries in desperate need of funding. The Financial Times recently reported that China has been sending [...]
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