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Written in collaboration with researchers from NYU Stern School of Business, the 292-page report aims to guide business leaders and policymakers through global trade dynamics by providing context for the forces driving the global economy.
Mayer Brown, a law firm, has advised Citibank, a bank acting as coordinator, and SACE, Italy’s export credit agency, on a $400 million syndicated loan facility extended to Eletrobras, Brazil’s primary electricity company and the largest in Latin America.
The latest World Trade Organization (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer indicates that global merchandise trade remained steady at the start of 2025. The index read 102.8 – virtually unchanged from December’s 102.7, suggesting that trade growth continues at a moderate pace, though rising trade policy uncertainty and potential tariff measures could weigh on future performance.
Jiko, a San Francisco-headquartered technology platform and bank, has announced the launch of JikoNet, its settlement network that is designed to facilitate real-time transactions while minimising counterparty and liquidity risks.