Japan’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest improvement in nearly three-and-a-half years in January 2026, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 51.5 from 50 in...
UK exporters continue to face sustained pressure amid a prolonged slump in overseas demand, fuelling renewed calls for an urgent reset in UK–EU trade relations. Only...
ICE cotton futures fell sharply amid a stronger US dollar and a broad commodity sell-off, with prices pressured by weak fundamentals and falling crude oil. Precious...
Australia’s central bank has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent at its latest policy meeting, responding to signs that...
India’s textile, apparel and MSME ecosystem has interpreted the India Budget 2026–27 as a signal of intent rather than headline-driven announcements, with industry leaders pointing to...
China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over...
India’s textile and fashion industry has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27’s strong emphasis on sustainability, circularity and responsible manufacturing, calling it a timely shift as global...
US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and Guatemala’s Minister of Economy Adriana Gabriela Garcia recently signed the United States-Guatemala Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. “President Trump’s leadership...
Canada could boost long-term economic output by nearly 7 per cent if it dismantles policy-related barriers that restrict the movement of goods, services, and labour across...
The Asian ocean freight market is navigating a complex landscape of short-term seasonal surges and long-term structural overcapacity, according to UK-based Transport Intelligence (Ti). While rates...
