Tag: Supply Chain

Indian Stocks Are Booming. Why Is Long-Term Investment Lagging?

Long-term investment in India by businesses is stagnant, and foreign money is falling, even as the government is driving growth with infrastructure spending.

An $80 Billion Industry Looks for Child Workers. It Keeps Missing Them.

Private audits have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S. suppliers of Oreos, Gerber baby snacks, McDonald’s milk and an array of other products.

Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy

Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.

U.S. to Clamp Down on Financial Firms That Help Russia Buy Military Supplies

President Biden will sign an executive order granting the Treasury Department broader powers to curb the flow of weapons components.

Red Sea Attacks Add Another Snarl to Global Shipping

Already hampered by problems at the Panama Canal, shipping companies are now steering clear of the Suez Canal to avoid being attacked in the Red Sea.