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Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua for a major summit amid global political turbulence and economic shifts.
Global Trade
29 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Why China is desperate to ship cars outside of the country
China is intensifying efforts to export its automotive fleet as domestic market pressures drive a desperate push for international shipments.
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AI Investment Boom to Drive Fastest Global Trade Growth Since Financial Crisis, WTO Forecasts
AI investment surge is set to power the quickest global trade expansion since the 2008 crisis, according to WTO forecasts.
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‘Ball and chain’: Trump's tariffs still a drag on global trade cooperation
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The world opinion shifts on tariffs
Global trade coverage tracks a shifting world opinion on tariffs as international friction persists across multiple regions.
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Trump wants to take a page out of the Biden energy playbook
Donald Trump is considering a diesel export ban to lower domestic costs, sparking global market instability and warnings from the energy workforce.
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China makes up a record 40% of all global container exports—a sign it's adapted to Trump's tariffs
China captures a record 40 percent of global container exports while trade imbalances spark urgent warnings across Europe.
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As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table
BRICS leaders gather in India as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions challenge the global financial order.
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Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route
Houthi forces have seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, creating new risks for global oil routes and Indian economic interests.
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Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly reached a strategic island, threatening critical global shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Brics 2026: Trump shadow looms large over Delhi summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
Prime Minister Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi for the 2026 BRICS Summit amid rising tensions with the United States and global conflict.
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Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil
Global shipping nations warn that geopolitical turmoil and the rise of shadow fleets are creating a structural fracture in international maritime trade.
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China's exports surge as demand for high-tech, AI help prop up economic growth
China's exports surged significantly in August, driving trade surpluses toward new records and impacting high-level political talks.
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Shipping through Panama Canal faces new cuts as water dries up
The Panama Canal warns of further transit cuts as El Niño causes critical water shortages, threatening a route that handles 5% of global trade.
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The Iran war is pushing U.S. allies and rivals to a risky new frontier for global trade: The Arctic
Global powers are shifting trade toward the Arctic to bypass instability caused by the Iran war, with China, South Korea, and India leading the push.
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Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought
Ukrainian farmers face a dual crisis of war and drought, threatening global food security as Russia considers strategic grain purchases.
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Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
China has established a new scheduled cargo shipping route through the Arctic, raising questions about the future of global trade and Middle East chokepoints.
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China’s Economy Weakens on Several Fronts as Property Bust Worsens
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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'Arctic Express' Cargo Route From China to UK Kicks Off
China has launched the 'Arctic Express,' a new cargo shipping route connecting Chinese ports to the United Kingdom via the Arctic.
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China Is Opening the First Regular Cargo Route Through the Arctic
China has launched the first regular cargo route through the Arctic, drastically reducing travel time to Europe and strengthening ties with Russia.
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BofA Hormuz Needs 10 Times More Ships to Stabilize Oil Markets
Gulf shipping traffic via the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to just six vessels, according to recent financial analysis.
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China Shock 2.0 reshuffles winners and losers
A new economic shift termed 'China Shock 2.0' is emerging, altering the landscape of global winners and losers in international trade.
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No tankers loaded at Kharg Island for a week amid US blockade, FT says
A total cessation of oil tanker loadings at Kharg Island for one week signals the intensifying impact of a US-led blockade on Iranian exports.
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Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following missile attacks on ADNOC vessels as markets monitor diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman.
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BYD July sales jump 21.8% as overseas deliveries hit fresh record
BYD reports a 21.8% jump in July sales driven by record-breaking overseas deliveries and increasing international demand.
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China posts slowest GDP growth since 2022 at 4.3%, missing expectations
China's GDP growth has dropped to 4.3% in the last quarter, marking its slowest pace since 2022 and missing official growth targets.
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China's exports ride AI boom as domestic economy struggles
China's exports hit a record $412 billion as the global AI boom and green-tech demand offset domestic economic struggles.
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Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows
The UN World Drug Report 2026 highlights a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine markets alongside the rapid expansion of synthetic drugs.
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Oil prices face sudden $150 spike after vital route shuts
Oil prices jump $150 as the Strait of Hormuz shuts, sending shockwaves through global trade routes.