Strait of Hormuz Fears vs. Forecasts
OUTLOOK Strait of Hormuz Fears vs. Forecasts / What A
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This Week’s Prices | Jan 22, 2025
U.S. cotton futures rebounded from recent two-month lows, mainly due to short covering, as traders repositioned before the holiday weekend and Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Moreover, there were some signs of increasing demand.
Wool has increased 36 AUD/100Kg or 3.12% since the beginning of 2025.
WTI crude oil futures fell to around $75.5 per barrel after US President Donald Trump reiterated his consideration of a 10% tariff on China, a major oil consumer. Markets also continued to assess the implications of Trump’s pledges to boost oil production.
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SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN
OUTLOOK Strait of Hormuz Fears vs. Forecasts / What A
Having navigated the ‘energy shock’, supply chains are now preparing
Oil markets are shifting away from crisis conditions, but geopolitical
AI-driven control towers are turning fragmented supply chain data into
US-China optics have improved, but the underlying trade conflict and
Despite oil surge charges, prices have not spiked. Capacity remains