Markets Are Preparing for Relief, Not a Reset
Oil markets are shifting away from crisis conditions, but geopolitical risk and elevated volatility remain part of the picture.
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/ Rising energy costs are rippling through global sourcing networks, squeezing already thin manufacturing margins
Energy has become the industry’s newest wild card.
The apparel industry is already feeling the impact. Material costs have seen double-digit increases in the past week. Factories in key sourcing nations are bracing for higher energy costs.
Not all countries will be impacted equally. While Pakistan is already under pressure, others are better positioned and are expected to remain stable.
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