Mark WilliamsDec 16, 20193 minWill we get a good deal for Christmas?The US and China announced their Phase One trade deal on Friday, though it has not yet been signed by either side. The deal reduces some...
Mark WilliamsDec 9, 20193 minToo early to talk of decoupling? Macro Macchiato 09/12/19On Friday China announced that it would waive import tariffs for some soybeans and pork shipments from the US. It was promoted as a...
Mark WilliamsSep 30, 20193 minIs this how sanctions are supposed to work? (Macro Macchiato 30/09/19)Look Mum, we’re in the papers! It isn’t often that shipping finds its way onto the pages of the mainstream press. Usually it’s because of...
Mark WilliamsSep 16, 20194 minBetween Abqaiq and a Hard Place (Macro Macchiato 16/09/19)However many billions the Saudis have spent on defence, it wasn’t enough to prevent the weekend attacks on Abqaiq. Half of Saudi oil...