disruptions
India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $20.67 Billion in March Amidst Middle East Conflict Disruptions and Global Economic Headwinds
New Delhi, India – India’s merchandise trade deficit significantly narrowed in March, registering at $20.67 billion, down from $27.1 billion in February. This unexpected contraction, which defied economists’ forecasts of a $28.5 billion deficit in a Bloomberg survey, is primarily attributed to severe disruptions in shipping routes and energy supplies stemming from the escalating conflict […]
Barry Callebaut Slashes Operating Profit Forecast Amid Iran War Disruptions and Cocoa Market Overcapacity, Signaling Industry-Wide Turbulence
Swiss chocolate manufacturing giant Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading producer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has significantly revised its operating profit forecast for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The company, a critical backbone for numerous global confectionery brands, now anticipates a substantial decline in earnings, attributing the downturn to an intricate web of supply chain […]
