Remittance Costs
Remittance Costs · The total cost incurred by a sender to...
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Flows on Trade and Tide: Trade balances and current accounts, Capital flows and portfolio investment, Foreign direct investment, Remittances, Supply chain reconfiguration and friendshoring and oil.
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Shipping And Chokepoint Transits
Containerized goods, bulk commodities... · Strategic maritime straits and canals
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Fed Finalizes Stress Test Overhaul to Halve Capital
The Federal Reserve has approved a major overhaul of its annual bank stress tests, introducing an averaging mechanism expected to cut year-over-year
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S&P 500 Near Record Highs as Tech Concentration Masks
The S&P 500 hovers near its all-time high, but the rally is driven almost entirely by a narrow group of mega-cap tech stocks.
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WTO Report Warns Inaction Could Cost 10% of Global GDP
The WTO's 2026 World Trade Report outlines three future scenarios, projecting that strengthening multilateral trade rules could boost global GDP by 2.9% by
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WTO Report Sees Stablecoin Potential for Global Trade
A new WTO study highlights stablecoins' growing role in easing cross-border payments for international trade, while flagging regulatory and infrastructure
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Fed Rate Hikes Could Test AI and Insurance Sectors
Economists see potential for three Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, which could pressure the AI investment boom and private credit holdings of
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U.S. Bans Canadian Motorcycles, Alcohol in Trade War
The U.S. Will ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, alcoholic drinks, and other goods from September 29, 2026, replacing 50% tariffs.
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WTO Goods Barometer Signals Resilient Trade Growth
The WTO's Goods Trade Barometer rose to 102.0 in September 2026, indicating above-trend merchandise trade growth driven by AI-related demand, despite
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Canada imposes CA$27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs
Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Goods worth CA$27.6 billion, with duties from 15% to 50%. The move escalates a trade rift that began when the U.S. Imposed its own tariffs last month after trade talks collapsed.
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Miami's economy booms on capital, politics
Miami's economy is experiencing a remarkable boom driven by an influx of capital from tech moguls and fund managers, coupled with political shifts.
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Ship transfers boost Hormuz oil flows
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have increased in recent days, reaching an estimated 15-16 million barrels daily, as producers use ship-to-ship transfers to sidestep Iranian threats, helping to stabilize crude futures prices.
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Miami economy booms on capital and politics
Miami's economy is booming due to an influx of capital and supportive politics, raising questions about its sustainability.
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Shipping assets attract long-term capital
Institutional investors are increasing allocations to shipping, drawn by high returns driven by Middle East conflict and
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WTO adopts EU fatty acid duties report
The WTO Dispute Settlement Body adopted a panel report finding the EU's anti-dumping duties on Indonesian fatty acid imports violated trade rules.
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US intensifies financial pressure on Iran
The US is intensifying efforts to economically isolate Iran, pressuring the UAE to restrict Iranian trade and financial flows through Dubai.
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AI’s Misalignment Problem: A Bigger Threat Than Rogue Systems
Experts warn that the real danger of AI lies not in rogue behavior but in its misalignment with human values, as current systems prioritize efficiency over ethics, raising concerns about unintended consequences.
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Singapore’s Financial Prowess Hindered by Lack of a Major Stock Exchange
Despite its dominance in foreign exchange, commodities, and wealth management, Singapore struggles to establish a significant stock market, leaving a gap in its financial ecosystem.