Civil Unrest

End of the illusion, Financial markets need stimulus to stay on, and more

End of the illusion, Financial markets need stimulus to stay on, and more

THE WEEKEND REVIEW Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world

28 February – 4 March 2022, Vol.13 Ed.9

Most-read Commentary

End of the illusion: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings down the curtain on the Europe spawned by the Maastricht treaty 30 years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression gravely weakens the post-cold war European consensus in three crucial spheres – energy, security and money. By...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/05/end-of-the-illusion-financial-markets-need-stimulus-to-stay-on-and-more/

GLOBAL & REGIONAL MONTHLY (Thursday, 03 March 2022)

GLOBAL & REGIONAL MONTHLY (Thursday, 03 March 2022)

Although it is too early to assess the impact from the geopolitical tensions over Ukraine as the situation is very uncertain and still evolving, the global economy will be affected through a number of channels, primarily energy, via higher oil and gas prices. With respect to global monetary policy, investors appear to tilt to the view that, although high and potentially entrenched inflation is a factor of concern, downside risks to growth and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/03/global-regional-monthly-thursday-03-march-2022/

ESPO expresses its solidarity with the Ukrainian port community

ESPO expresses its solidarity with the Ukrainian port community

02 March 2022

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) wishes to express its solidarity with the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority (USPA), which unites all Ukrainian ports under one administration. The Ukrainian Sea Port Authority joined ESPO as observer member in 2018. ESPO is deeply concerned about the well-being of USPA’s employees and the whole Ukrainian port community. The thoughts of Europe’s ports are with them and their...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/02/espo-expresses-its-solidarity-with-the-ukrainian-port-community/

The BDI@2,076, Dirties up at 1,147 whilst Ukrainian chaos begins to shake Planet Ocean …and with Covid still around…

The BDI@2,076, Dirties up at 1,147 whilst Ukrainian chaos begins to shake Planet Ocean …and with Covid still around…

John Faraclas – picture by ecopack77

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was down 111 points since yesterday and now stands at 2076. On a weekly though basis the BDI was up 112 points from 1,964p. Dirties advance; a good sign or a tempo rise… The despicable situation in Ukraine continues and the West must not just impose the toughest of sanctions but go even beyond before it’s too late....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/25/the-bdi2076-dirties-up-at-1147-whilst-ukrainian-chaos-begins-to-shake-planet-ocean-and-with-covid-still-around/

The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..

The BDI falls, Dirties unexpected rise; despicable mess and hype by all on Ukraine whilst …Covid still around..

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 57 points as well as the 2,200 threshold and now stands at 2,187.Unexpected rise in Dirties with the BDTI up 179 points at 904. Hype and theatre of the absurd in Ukraine with Russian Forces smashing local defences in all fronts; a big surprise or a copy of the Afghan Army’s collapse? Something more than dubious happened. The Covid-19...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/24/the-bdi-falls-dirties-unexpected-rise-despicable-mess-and-hype-by-all-on-ukraine-whilst-covid-still-around/

Moscow’s bullying tactics have turned into a full scale assault causing shockwaves across the world’s financial markets

Moscow’s bullying tactics have turned into a full scale assault causing shockwaves across the world’s financial markets

Susannah Streeter

24 February 2022

Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown

‘Moscow’s bullying tactics have turned into a full scale assault, with Ukraine’s worst fears materialised as Russian forces have begun a major attack on the country. This is a devastating turn of events for citizens in Ukraine who had waited in vain for a diplomatic...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/24/moscows-bullying-tactics-have-turned-into-a-full-scale-assault-causing-shockwaves-across-the-worlds-financial-markets/

BDI@2,244; mini dry euphoria continues… Wets ups and downs… Expect developments in Ukraine… Covid remains the same

BDI@2,244; mini dry euphoria continues… Wets ups and downs… Expect developments in Ukraine… Covid remains the same

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index)  gained 94 points since yesterday surpassing the 2,200 points threshold and now reads 2,244. Wonder what’s happening with the ups and downs in the Wets. War is inevitable in Ukraine. Add Covid’s uncertainty and see what you get. John Faraclas’ brief recap:

The Capes’ BCI was up 177 points surpassing the 2,200 point threshold and now stands at...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/23/bdi2244-mini-dry-euphoria-continues-wets-ups-and-downs-expect-developments-in-ukraine-covid-remains-the-same/

Piracy has decreased in 2021 but the threat remains

Piracy has decreased in 2021 but the threat remains

According to the annual piracy report published recently by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB), piracy and armed robbery at sea last year has reached an all-time low since 1994. But the threat remains.

The report shows that in 2021, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre recorded a total of 132 incidents against ships. Out of these, 115 vessels were boarded, 11 were attempted attacks, 5 vessels were fired upon and 1 vessel was hijacked.

“The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/01/piracy-has-decreased-in-2021-but-the-threat-remains/

The BDI@1,764: skyfall or …business as usual with Geopolitics and Covid about to create havoc

The BDI@1,764: skyfall or …business as usual with Geopolitics and Covid about to create havoc

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 109 points since yesterday and now reads 1,764 points; it also lost 525 points since last Friday the 7th of January when it stood at 2,289 points. Plenty of Geopolitical mess all over Planet Ocean whilst Covid, unfortunately makes waves. John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recap:

The Capes lost 250 points and now the BCI stands at 1,496 points; on a weekly basis...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/14/the-bdi1764-skyfall-or-business-as-usual-with-geopolitics-and-covid-about-to-create-havoc/

Future of digital money rests on offline payments and inclusion

Future of digital money rests on offline payments and inclusion

Thursday 13 January 2022 – Vol.13 Ed.2.4

Commentary: Kazakhstan unrest highlights importance of offline payment functionality

By Lewis McLellan in London

Civil unrest in Kazakhstan has led to internet blackouts throughout the country. Many Kazakh citizens rely on traditional digital payment methods like debit cards to buy food, but without internet connections, these are rendered useless. The crisis makes it clear that it will not be...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/13/future-of-digital-money-rests-on-offline-payments-and-inclusion/

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