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12-05-2025 Vol 19

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US Economy Declines Due to Surge in Imports

The US economy experienced a contraction in the first quarter, with GDP declining at a rate of 0.3% on a…

Euro Zone Economy Outpaces Predictions but Confronts Challenges from Trade War Impacts

The euro zone economy has shown unexpected growth in the first quarter, expanding by 0.4%, surpassing forecasts of 0.2%. This…

Trump’s Initial 100 Days: US Energy Dominance Disrupted by Trade Uncertainties

Just 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. energy plans have faced turbulence. Oil prices have fallen over…

Iron Ore Faces Third Consecutive Monthly Drop Amid Anticipated Steel Production Cuts in China

Iron ore futures experienced a decline on Wednesday, marking a third consecutive monthly decrease as concerns over potential steel production…

PPA SA: Resilient Growth Amid Challenges

PPA SA has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating impressive growth despite ongoing economic challenges.…

Asia Fuel Oil Hits Multi-Year High for 380-cst HSFO Cracks

Asia’s refining cracks for 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) surged to a multi-year high on Wednesday, driven by a…

FUJAIRAH REPORT: Oil Product Inventories Hit Lowest Level in One Month

Oil product inventories at the UAE’s Port of Fujairah saw a significant decline of 5.9% in the week ending April…

Week 18 Assessment Index for New ConTex Container Ship Time Charters by VHBS

The VHBS New ConTex Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index for Week 18 indicates a period of stagnation in the…

US Tariff Hikes Impact Demand Outlook in Dry Bulk Shipping Sector

The recent tariff increases imposed by the US and China, effective from April 25, have considerable implications for dry bulk…

Ship Demolition Trends: Continued Suppression and Stagnation Observed in Market Conditions

Ship demolition activity remains subdued as market conditions persist under pressure. Best Oasis, a prominent cash buyer, reported that the…