global trade
WTO Trade Indicator Points to Slower Trade Growth In Q1
If trade tensions remain unresolved, a sharp slowdown, as indicated by the decline of key indices in the…
Global Trade Woes Grounded Air Freight Growth in 2018
Soft cargo shipments and global trade pressures led in December led to global air freight demand shrinking by…
WTO: Technology Will Power the Future of Trade
New technologies like AI and blockchain may seem like abstract buzzwords, but their implications for the…
WTO Downgrades Global Trade Outlook as Risks Rise
A new WTO report said escalating trade tensions and tighter credit market conditions will slow trade growth…
Air Freight Shows Some Lift in April, but Demand Still Seen as Soft
Global air freight volumes recovered slightly in April after a 23-month low, International Air Transport…
WTO Indicator: Trade Growth Seen Softening on Trade Tensions
The new World Trade Outlook Indicator shows the current strong rate of trade expansion could slow in the…
Global Trade Outlook on Upswing, but Policy Volatility Could Bring It Down
Growth in world merchandise trade should remain strong this year and in 2019, after posting its largest…
Chinese Factory Closings Deal a Blow to Air Cargo Growth
The impact of the factory closings in key countries like China and Vietnam during Chinese New Year was felt…
Business Analysts’ Top 10 Economic Predictions for 2018 Show Positive Signs
The global economy will expand in 2018, matching the rate of growth achieved in 2017 and marking the first…
WTO Says Trade Growth Expected to Moderate in Fourth Quarter
The World Trade Organization's latest World Trade Outlook Indicator suggests global merchandise trade growth…
IMF Strengthens Global Economic Outlook, but Warns of Protectionism
The global upswing in economic activity is strengthening, with global growth projected to rise to 3.6 percent…
Forces of Change: The Global Textile Industry in Transition
Enormous forces of change have buffeted the global textile industry over the past quarter century…