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Miners’ Losses Mount as Ports Strike Drags On in South Africa
The walkout by workers that began October 6 is costing shippers of iron ore, coal, chrome, ferrochrome and manganese about 815 million rand a day.
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What Keeps Finance Leaders Up at Night? Survey Says: The Economy
By adopting new digital tools, corporate finance leaders are shifting their strategic priorities to better anticipate what lurks around the corner.
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Computer Buyers Curtail Purchases After Pandemic Splurge
The lull in purchasing has worsened throughout the year as high inflation, rising labor costs and recession fears have triggered a reassessment of procurement budgets.
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Ukraine Crop-Deal Talks May Hinge on Fertilizers and Extra Port
The initial run of the pact — which has revived seaborne grains trade from Ukraine in the midst of Russia’s invasion — is due to end Nov. 19.
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America’s Red-Hot Warehouse Market Shows Signs of Cooling
Vacancy rates are starting to tick up from historic lows and leasing deals are getting modestly tougher to sign.
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Delta Earnings Solid as Airline Signals Optimism on Travel Demand
The airline reported a $695 million profit over the three months that ended in September, despite rising costs and Hurricane Ian’s disruptions to travel.
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U.S. Suppliers Halt Operations at Top Chinese Memory Chip Maker
Some of America’s leading chip-equipment manufacturers are pulling workers from China’s largest chip maker because of new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports.
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The Trouble with Enforcing Forced Labor Laws
Until recently, international trade’s great big dirty secrets regarding forced labor remained mostly hidden beneath layers and layers of supply chain complexity. Now, some governments are attempting to hold companies more accountable.
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Strong Dollar Pressures U.S. Manufacturing Rebound
The dollar’s surge against the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and other currencies adds a new wrinkle to the re-shoring drive that has seen some U.S. companies look for domestic alternatives.
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First Foreign 737 Max Flight Takes to Skies in China After Almost Four Years
The move is being closely watched as a potential signal the model may be closer to a return to service by Chinese carriers.
Photo: Bloomberg
Climate Change Could Worsen Supply Chain Turmoil
Natural disasters such as droughts, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming more frequent and are likely to wreak sporadic havoc on global supply chains
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China’s Holiday Spending Slumps as Consumer Demand in Asia Slows
Chinese holidaymakers cut back sharply on travel and spending during the National Day break, while signs of a consumer slowdown across Asia mount.
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