13 Nov
Chapter News

IMF | Even as Global Uncertainty Surges, Economic Sentiment Remains Positive

Blog post by Hites Ahir, Nicholas Bloom, Davide Furceri Amid rising geopolitical rifts and trade tensions, global economic uncertainty has surged, yet sentiment about economic prospects remains positive Major policy shifts this year have been adding to unknowns about the future and policy decisions, according to our World Uncertainty Index, which has doubled since January. Uncertainty has surged to an exceptionally high level globally, and it’s likely here to stay, as the IMF noted during the recent Annual Meetings. To better understand what causes this...

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13 Nov
Member News

Bannockburn Capital Markets | US Dollar Remains Soft Despite Disappointing UK Growth and Eurozone Industrial Output

Overview: The US dollar is trading heavier against most of the world's currencies today. Better than expected Australian employment data, which boosts speculation that the central bank's easing cycle is over, helps explain the Australian dollar's gain to its best level of the month. However, sterling is firm and extended yesterday's gains despite news that the economy contracted in September and barely grew at all in Q3. September industrial output in the eurozone disappointed but the euro reached $1.1635, a...

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12 Nov
Member News

ACG Resources | The Four Essential Types of Modern Employee

The modern workplace is made up of diverse groups of people from a variety of backgrounds who possess an eclectic mix of skills and interests. Gone are the days when everyone in an office tended to look and sound the same. Today, you will find a variety of people sharing a workspace, each with their own unique blend of experiences and beliefs. In response to this new landscape, the archetype of the “modern employee” has evolved significantly. There are...

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11 Nov
Chapter News

European Commission | EU aims to advance global clean transition and implementation of the Paris Agreement at UN’s COP30

At the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, from 10-21 November, the European Union will reaffirm its strong commitment to climate action. The EU is dedicated to paving the way toward a global transition that is clean, fair, and resilient. This transition aims to provide clean and affordable energy, create business opportunities, stimulate growth, enhance industrial competitiveness, and leave no one behind. The conference is a pivotal moment to step up action to meet the Paris Agreement goals set ten years ago....

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11 Nov
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Transatlantic Trade Monitor: Facts You Need Now | Preparing for 2026 – A View from the Bridge

It’s already decided… the word of the year in maritime shipping is UNCERTAINTY. And with plenty of trade-related questions still unanswered, the challenge is going to continue. To help you navigate what’s currently happening and prepare for 2026, here are three predictions on what shippers can expect from the ocean freight market moving forward. Prediction #1: There Will Be Lasting Impact from Tariffs, Geopolitics, and Shifting Demand Yes, some trade agreements have been finalized, and many “frameworks” have been announced...

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10 Nov
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Transatlantic Trade Monitor: Facts You Need Now | US–EU Trade Deal Restores Zero Tariffs on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts

By: Edward H. Kammerer, James LeBrun, Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, Greenberg Traurig On July 28, 2025, the White House announced that the United States and European Union reached a new trade agreement. This new agreement reinstates the zero-for-zero tariff framework originally established under the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement, under which aircraft and aircraft parts were exempt from tariffs. The announcement came just days before the Aug. 1 deadline for the Trump administration tariffs to take effect. It was then announced, on Aug....

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10 Nov
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Transatlantic Trade Monitor: Facts You Need Now | Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Face Scrutiny—and Skepticism—at the Supreme Court

By Aaron C. Mandelbaum, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma, Francesca M.S. Guerrero & Scott E. Diamond On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a high-profile consolidated appeal challenging whether President Donald Trump lawfully invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose tariffs.  The cases challenge two sets of tariffs Trump implemented earlier this year: (1) tariffs against Canada, China, and Mexico in response to alleged inaction on illegal fentanyl trafficking (see Update of February 3, 2025); and (2) sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs...

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10 Nov
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Wilson Sonsini | What’s Happening at the FTC During the Government Shutdown?

The federal government has been shut down for over a month. We previously reported on implications for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust work here. What does the shutdown mean for the FTC’s consumer protection, privacy, safety, and AI work? For one thing, the FTC may be getting a new commissioner. On October 29, 2025, Bloomberg reported that President Trump plans to nominate Ryan Baasch to serve as a commissioner on the FTC. Baasch is a Republican who has recently...

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10 Nov
Chapter News

ECB | Climate performance matters for bank credit in the euro area

By Petra Köhler-Ulbrich, Yuma Schuster and Nikoleta Tushteva Banks consider the climate performance of firms and buildings in their lending policies. The euro area bank lending survey shows that lower climate risks tend to improve credit conditions. Meanwhile, green investments increase loan demand from firms and households. Reducing a firm’s carbon emissions or improving the energy efficiency of a building can help businesses and households to get a loan from the bank at more favourable conditions, the euro area bank lending survey (BLS)...

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10 Nov
Member News, TRIA News

EIB | At COP30, EIB Group to unveil range of global climate initiatives

• EIB Group to activate series of projects to step up fight against climate change and nature degradation. • Initiatives to increase clean energy, forests and biodiversity worldwide to be announced at UN climate conference in Brazil. • Support for women entrepreneurs in Amazon region also planned. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will unveil a series of initiatives to accelerate the fight against global warming at the 30th United Nations climate conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil running from today until 21 November....

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