Using firm-level data from the global supply network, researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) quantified countries' exposure to production losses caused by firm defaults in other countries. According to their findings, wealthy nations are only exposed to supply chain disruptions from other high-income countries, while poor and developing nations are exposed to shocks from all countries.
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Hawaii remains under a stable east to east-southeasterly trade wind flow, as a weak trough about 300 miles northwest of Kauai bisects a pair of high pressure cells to the distant northeast and northwest. There are no organized areas of moisture moving along this flow, and mid-level ridge is maintaining stable conditions []
Markets Can Absorb Geopolitic Risks, To A Point By Michael Msika and Jan-Patrick Barnert, Bloomberg Markets Live reporters and strategists Geopolitics is having an impact on investment decisions again, and risks are rising as well as equity volatility. Yet under the hood, the stock market is absorbing the shock relatively well so far. Stress levels have had a steep surge as tensions in the Middle East show no sign of abating. Systematic funds are reducing exposure, technicals are...
A crucial week for financial markets as eyes turn to economic events and corporate strategies worldwide.
LPL Research strategists discuss heightened geopolitical risks impacting
In EIU's May 2024 Global Outlook video, editorial director for the Middle East and Africa, Pratibha Thaker, and principal economist, Benedict Craven, discuss the current status and prospects for African debt.
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Drier air has filtered in today as evidenced by decreased cloud cover compared to yesterday and precipitation-free conditions in most locales. However, some moisture continues wrapping around the Big Island and is supporting a few afternoon showers over Kauai and vicinity. This may be the case on Monday afternoon as well as []
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The EU wants to ensure greater sustainability in agricultural trade with the Global South—with the aim of minimizing the environmental and climate-damaging effects of importing crops such as soya, palm oil, coffee, and cocoa. However, this aspiration is often not fulfilled in practice.
Insurance industry researchers say part of the solution could come from homeowners taking steps to make their properties more fire-resistant.
Insurance industry researchers say part of the solution could come from homeowners taking steps to make their properties more fire-resistant.