Event Brief
‘Worst’ still ahead as oil price swings darken trade
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: Global Trade Alert says oil-price volatility will hurt global trade by reducing merchandise flows.
WHO: Global Trade Alert
WHAT: Global Trade Alert assessment linking oil volatility to lower merchandise flows
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Volatility is more damaging than higher prices and will cause merchandise flows to drop.
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