nCa Report The practice of countries engaging in mutual trade and settlements using their own local currencies, often facilitated by bilateral currency swap agreements (BSAs), has gained momentum as part of broader dedollarization efforts. These arrangements allow nations to bypass third-party currencies like the US dollar or euro, reducing transaction costs, foreign … [Read more...]
10 trends shaping global trade in 2026
Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35 trillion for the first time. While growth is expected to remain positive in 2026, the pace will slow. UN … [Read more...]
Tariff Tussles will reshape World Markets
nCa Commentary Tariq Saeedi The tariff tussle is more than just tit-for-tat. The main participants of this tug of war – USA and China – are actually aware of what they are doing. Even though both have different objectives in mind, in the end, both might actually win in the sense that that their diverse objectives would possibly be several steps closer to … [Read more...]