UN: Middle East conflict chokes end of supply chain as lights go out in the Pacific

For Pacific Island countries, the Middle East crisis is not a distant geopolitical event. It is already showing up in higher fuel prices, electricity uncertainty and fears that communities sitting at the far end of global supply chains could be pushed into deeper economic insecurity. “We are at the end of the supply chain,” Tuya …

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Shaky ceasefire has yet to unwind the war’s grip on dry bulk commodities

Iron ore markets are poised for stronger exports as Australian and Brazilian shipments recover, though Chinese demand remains weak. Coal prices softened following a ceasefire but remain supported by tight gas supply and potential European demand. Agricultural markets remain volatile, with Hormuz bottlenecks, US drought risks, and robust South American exports shaping the outlook. Aluminium …

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