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Bank's rate hike madness puts a choke hold on growth and will bring hardship to thousands, warns MAGGIE PAGANO

High Street giant Next warns that shoppers are cutting their spending ahead of Christmas as the squeeze on households gets ever tighter.

Bank's rate hike madness puts a choke hold on growth and will bring hardship to thousands, warns MAGGIE PAGANO

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ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

North America Bunker demand has been steady in Houston, a trader said. HSFO and LSMGO availability is normal, while a few suppliers have seen tight spots in VLSFO deliveries.

  • North American bunker fuel supplies steady in Houston, HSFO and MSGO availability normal
  • US Gulf Coast sea fog season could cause port delays, especially in early mornings
  • High wind gusts and waves forecast for Saturday at Galveston Offshore Lightering Area

Global trade is growing. The capacity it needs doesn’t stop at the quay

A container terminal can handle more cargo than ever before and still leave its customers waiting. Larger vessels and more efficient shipping networks have transformed how goods move across oceans.

  • Global trade expanding, infrastructure lagging behind
  • Ports capacity and supply chain capacity are different figures
  • Upgrading quay without inland connections moves bottleneck downstream

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