The Economist

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The global economy is probably facing its worst crisis in over 50 years, all down to one man. Ben Hackett

5th May 2026

Trump and Iran are re-shaping global economics

5th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The “rupture” taking place in international rules of engagement and alliances is forcing the shipping and port industries to adapt and change quickly.

5th March 2026

Globalisation Is in Decline

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The impact of tariffs and inward looking policies by the U.S. are a major cause of disruption to international trade and political relationships.

20th November 2025

Geo-Political Disruptions Lead To Short Term Decisions

20th November 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world is in a maelstrom of uncertainty as the US rapidly becomes an authoritarian state.

15th September 2025

A Changing World With No Strategy In Sight

15th September 2025

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

Global trade is faced with the challenges of economic policy, creating uncertainty and volatility. We are facing a policy induced recession, if not altered it will lead to a depression.

23rd June 2025

“Things are falling apart”

23rd June 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world trading system is in transformation and promises to bring changes to the flow of goods traded internationally. The results may be more disruptive than anticipated.

7th March 2025

Dissolution of the existing world trade order

7th March 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The global economy is facing disruption as the danger of trade wars driven by the introduction of tariffs returns to threaten world trade, particularly between Asia and the U.S. and Europe.

22nd November 2024

World’s leading economy has swung to starboard

22nd November 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Using economic forecasts to help investors make decisions is an uncertain activity. 

26th September 2024

Forecasting economic growth: an uncertain activity

26th September 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The Houthi entrance into the Gaza conflict changed the fundamentals of global trade and in turn economics. How easy it is to create chaos.

25th July 2024

Volatility and uncertainty – the ruling scenario

25th July 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The maritime industry has been hit by geo-political uncertainty and is in danger of being swept up in tit for tat tariff wars rising out of political consternation with China and Russia.

30th May 2024

The fog of war and politics

30th May 2024