Global Scans · Supply · Weekly Summary

• [New] The global economy is still adjusting to the inflationary consequences of the Iran conflict, while supply chains remain vulnerable following months of disruption. financialpost
• [New] Protecting battery supply chains will require system-wide coordination because critical bottlenecks can turn local shocks into global problems. ScienceDaily
• [New] The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Threat Landscape Report identifies ransomware as one of the most significant cyber threats facing organizations worldwide, particularly targeting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and supply chains. fortinet
• [New] The diverse technological and supply chain disruptions industrial companies are facing around the world, as well as the impact of software and digitalization, have raised the necessity for open automation like never before. Automation.com
• [New] Oil supply should gradually recover, lowering its Brent forecast to $80 a barrel by year-end from $85, while expecting prices to remain above pre-war levels for most of the coming year. MarineLink
• [New] Around 20% of global oil and LNG supply transits Hormuz, but recovery in flows and production after the U.S.-Iran deal could take several months. MarineLink
• [New] Against the backdrop of geopolitical turbulence, sanctions, disruptions in global supply chains and growing competition over transit routes, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, widely known as the Middle Corridor, is acquiring significance that extends far beyond transportation. The Astana Times
• [New] The latest Critical Minerals Review of Canada shows that at a time of increasing concentration risks, including from export controls by the dominant supplier, Canada has the potential to contribute to the development of secure, diversified and competitive global supply chains for critical minerals. IEA
• [New] Supply chain disruptions and damage to regional oil and gas infrastructure have reinforced expectations for tighter supply and higher-for-longer commodity prices, supporting continued investment in North American drilling, infrastructure expansion, and strategic resource consolidation. PwC
• [New] At the same time, many BEAD approved, in-flight projects likely will not finish until 2027, and fiber supply chain constraints are adversely impacting smaller fiber operators, who lack scale, workforce capacity, and pricing power. PwC
• [New] The demand for seafood is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades, outpacing the capacity of wild fisheries and aquaculture to supply it sustainably. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Growing regulatory pressures around ESG compliance, increasing sophistication of cyber attacks and the interconnected nature of global supply chains are top concerns for many, as they have the potential to disrupt operations and erode stakeholder trust. Default
• [New] A disruption to chip supply chains could simultaneously constrain AI development and trigger a sharp repricing of technology stocks, with cascading effects on New York's Finance and Information sectors. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] For months, jet passengers have worried that flights might be canceled owing to a lack of jet fuel, given that 20% of the world's supply transits through the Strait of Hormuz. Fortune
• [New] Disruptions to global supply chains are becoming more frequent and more consequential. GOV.UK
• [New] Global supply chains are highly interconnected systems, which means disruptions in 1 place can quickly affect many others. GOV.UK
• [New] Companies that prioritize visibility, strengthen coordination across their supply chains, and secure logistics capacity early are expected to be better positioned to navigate peak season challenges and maintain service reliability throughout the remainder of the year. WOF Group
• [New] Businesses will shift supply chains and make different investment decisions, and we may see a rise in regional and sectoral trade agreements without large US presence. Al Jazeera
• [New] Localizing production in agrarian economies, especially in the Global South, has the potential to reshape supply chain dependencies and decarbonize critical industries. AgFunderNews
• [New] Tensions in the Middle East, risks involving the Strait of Hormuz, dependence on energy and food imports and possible supply-chain disruptions are broadening Japan's security debate. UPI
• [New] On the supply side, OPEC expects non-DoC production growth of about 600,000 bpd in 2026 and another 600,000 bpd in 2027. investing.com

Last updated: 22 June 2026