Civilian Toll and Urban Survival: Life Under Missile Threat in Israel & Iran
When sirens begin to wail in Tel Aviv or lights flicker in Tehran, it isn’t a headline—it’s a heartbeat skipping. It’s a family running. It’s a child ducking under a table. In the wake of Iran’s missile barrage and Israel’s powerful retaliation, tens of millions of civilians now live in the tension between panic and […]
Tariffs on the World Stage: How Trump’s National Security Rationale Could Redefine Global Trade
On April 2, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14257—dubbed “Liberation Day”—imposing sweeping new tariffs under a national-security pretext. A universal 10% tariff on nearly all imports, scheduled to start April 5, paired with “reciprocal” tariffs up to 50% on targeted nations beginning April 9, marked the most aggressive intervention since the 1930s Smoot-Hawley […]
U.S. CPI May 2025: Outgoing Risks and Outlook
May U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2025 offers a timely snapshot of inflationary pressures shaping monetary policy, consumer behavior, and financial markets. As inflation remains a central macroeconomic concern in 2025, understanding the nuances behind headline numbers—whether driven by energy, food, rents, or tariffs—is essential. The May data, released June 11 by the Bureau of […]
Understanding Commodity Supercycles in 2025: A Warm Guide for Procurement Professionals
Procurement is the pulse behind the supercycle. Now is the time to lead. Commodity supercycles are among the most impactful yet misunderstood phenomena in global trade. These extended periods of rising prices across a wide array of commodities ripple through economies, reshape supply chains, and alter procurement practices. Explore commodity supercycles in 2025—triggers, trends, and […]