The cost of the Red Sea crisis

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On today's show, we look at two indicators of the economic disruptions of the war in Gaza and try to trace how far they will reach. We start in the Red Sea, a crucial link in the global supply chain connecting to the Suez Canal, with around 15% of the world's shipping passing thr ...  Show more

The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade through the Suez Canal, is facing heightened tension due to attacks on commercial ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Major shipping companies and oil giants, like BP, have temporarily halted operations in the Red Sea. What are the eco ...

From the BBC World Service: Two major shipping companies are avoiding the Suez Canal as Houthi militants in Yemen step up their assaults on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Then, a veteran Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner goes on trial. And later: When the Taliban captured Ka ...  Show more

Freight costs are soaring as militants target ships on a crucial trade route. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate how inflation could rise and which companies could suffer if the tensions aren’t resolved soon. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for ...  Show more