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07-07-2025 Vol 19

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Job Data Revives Soft Landing Hopes, Yet Macquarie Cautions Against Possible Erosion of Tailwinds

The recent jobs report for April has sparked renewed optimism regarding the potential for a soft landing in the U.S.…

US GDP Faces Mild Impact as Student Loan Repayments Resume After Pandemic Freeze

The U.S. Department of Education has resumed its efforts to collect defaulted student loans after a five-year hiatus. This pause,…

April Sees Alleviation of Supply Chain Strain, According to New York Fed Report

In April, the New York Federal Reserve reported a decline in supply chain pressures, even as global economies prepared for…

US Natural Gas Prices Decline Due to Reduced LNG Export Flows and Lower Demand Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures experienced a slight decline of about 1% on Tuesday. This drop was mainly attributed to forecasts…

Shipping Biofuels: Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Strategies

Shipping biofuels has become increasingly complex and costly as global demand grows. Industry players must adopt strategic solutions to navigate…

Diverse Impact of USTR Policies on the Shipping Sector

The USTR’s proposed fees are set to have varied impacts across different shipping sectors, according to Mr. Nikos Tagoulis, Senior…

Survitec Expands Fujairah Service Station to Enhance Middle East Operations

Survitec, a leading company in Survival Technology, is expanding its operations in the Middle East through the significant enhancement of…

De Minimis: The Trade Benefit Trump Eliminated Amidst China Tariffs

The Trump administration recently ended the U.S. duty-free access for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong, eliminating the “de…

US Labor Market Remains Strong Amid Growing Trade Policy Risks

The U.S. labor market displayed some resilience in April with a modest slowdown in job growth, even as employers continue…

Oil Prices and Refinery Margins Decrease Moderately in Q1 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, crude oil prices saw a notable decline, while U.S. refinery margins experienced an initial…