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Houthi missile strike hits Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and Aramco facility in Abqaiq

Houthis Hit Saudi Pipeline, Aramco Abqaiq in New Missile Salvo

Houthis fire new missiles at Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and Aramco in Abqaiq as daily attacks rattle investors and raise the stakes for crude exports.

November 10, 20264 min read

Iraqi oil export pipeline and tanker loading crude at Basra after Hormuz closure output rebound

Energy

Iraq Oil Output Rebounds to Pre-Hormuz Levels, Recovery Fragile

Iraq's oil output is back at 4.22 million bpd after the Hormuz closure, but damaged wells and costly export workarounds mask a fragile recovery.

November 10, 20267 min read

Editorial illustration of a container ship with freight rate charts in the background

Economy

Global Shipping Costs Outlook for Q4 2026: What Importers Should Budget Now

The global shipping costs outlook for Q4 2026 points to calmer freight markets, yet tariff front-running, capacity swings and reroutes still shape importer budgets.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20267 min read

Container ships at a busy port with stacked containers in various colors, cranes in the background.

TradeAnalysis

Why Shipping Rates Stay Volatile Even After Crisis Conditions Faded

Container shipping markets continue to experience price swings despite the end of pandemic disruptions, revealing deeper structural issues in global supply chains.

James WhitfieldOctober 23, 20268 min read

Aerial view of container ships navigating through a narrow strait with land visible on both sides

TradeAnalysis

Chokepoint Economics: How a Few Sea Lanes Shape Global Trade

Maritime chokepoints like the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz serve as critical arteries for global commerce, with disruptions creating ripple effects that can last for months.

Amara OkaforOctober 23, 20268 min read