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  • [New] Geopolitical risks - remain high, dampening global growth and affecting shipping and trade, with the potential for shocks to cause severe disruption. Lexology
  • [New] Geopolitical tensions increase as wars in Europe and the Middle East escalate, resulting in disruptions to trade and economic activity in the second half of 2024. Deloitte Insights
  • [New] With ocean shipping facilitating nearly 75% of global trade, ensuring the safety and legality of maritime operations has become critical amidst rising geopolitical tensions and increasing hazards in international waterways. Space Daily
  • [New] Activity by Somali pirates has dropped in recent years, but there has been growing concern it could resume amid the political uncertainty and wider chaos in the region that has included attacks on global shipping by Yemeni Houthi rebels. North Wales Chronicle
  • [New] The European Union's ambition to transition towards renewable energy sources aligns seamlessly with North Africa's solar potential, offering a promising avenue to reduce dependency on traditional fossil fuels and mitigate geopolitical risks associated with energy imports, notably from Russia. Atlantic Council
  • [New] Businesses in the UK face a confluence of challenges in 2024: ongoing economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability and evolving cyber threats are just a few of the risks businesses must consider. youTalk-insurance.com
  • [New] With the impact of global economic instability, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruption, digital transformation and sustainability concerns, the infrastructure sector is experiencing a period of transition. Ashurst
  • [New] In 2023, the semiconductor industry faced numerous challenges, including inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and decreased demand in PC and mobile device markets, leading to an 8.2% global revenue decline compared to the previous year. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] Iran will continue to conduct malign influence operations in the Middle East and other regions, including trying to undermine U.S. political processes and amplify discord. Industrial Cyber
  • [New] Challenges to business: American business - especially large multinationals - already face a world of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and corporate responsibility pressures that are (at times barely) manageable if unpredictable. U-M Erb
  • [New] Fears of a recession took hold after a series of interest rate increases, stubborn inflation and geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East. The Conversation
  • [New] State-led economic policies and geopolitical insecurity are giving rise to more frequent disruptions to global trade, making operational planning unusually volatile. Global Trade Review (GTR)
  • [New] As Mexico approaches its largest and most significant elections in its recent history, it faces a concerning and often overlooked phenomenon that could influence the outcome of elections: political violence. Wilson Center
  • [New] Understanding the global landscape enables brands to navigate complexities such as geopolitical tensions, economic fluctuations, and technological advancements, thereby minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities for growth and expansion on a global scale. Prime One Global LLC - Performance Marketing Agency
  • As a result of the need to reduce the risks associated with global disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical tensions, the manufacturing sector is placing a strong priority on supply chain resilience and localization in 2024. Business Diary Philippines
  • The ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China and the global restructuring of supply chains following the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to solidify Mexico's status as a prime nearshoring destination in the coming decade. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
  • Regarding the expected gold price in the coming days, Commodity analysts at ING Groep, in a note to Bloomberg, see gold prices trading higher in 2024 as demand for safe havens continues amid geopolitical uncertainty with ongoing wars and the upcoming US elections. DailyForex
  • Limiting threats: Saudi Arabia has made the shift to limit the threats it faces to no more than two enemies: Iran and Sunni Islamist political opposition. AzerNews.az
  • Upside risks to inflation include the heightened geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East, which could push energy prices and freight costs higher in the near term and disrupt global trade. European Central Bank
  • Russia's unjustified war against Ukraine and the tragic conflict in the Middle East are major sources of geopolitical risk. European Central Bank
  • Risk Mitigation Symphony The global supply chain is a delicate ecosystem, susceptible to disruptions from volatile markets, geopolitical shifts, and unforeseen events. PR Newswire

Last updated: 24 March 2024



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