The Latest Breaking News from Unctad

Gaza faces ‘worst economic crisis in history’, says UN report

Collapse of economy following Israeli military action has left Palestinians destitute, with daily per capita GDP is now $0.58, says study

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Lithium Boom: Can Chile, Argentina & Brazil Keep the Profits in South America?

Chile, Argentina and Brazil are chasing lithium refining, not just mining, to capture more of a market UNCTAD says will grow 353% by 2040.

Latin Times · Sep 20

New Economic Gateways: How Capital Is Redrawing Asia's Urban Map

Developing Asia captured around 40% of global FDI in 2025 as Southeast Asia overtook East Asia, with integrated urban development reshaping investment flows.

International Business Times · Aug 24

Global Economy Faces Intensifying Pressure Due To Continued Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Markets and businesses worldwide face mounting challenges as prolonged shipping disruptions push up costs and tighten trade and financial conditions.

International Business Times · Apr 6

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis

Growers face soaring fertiliser and fuel costs as shipping choke point of the strait of Hormuz hits supply chains

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts

Food production in many African countries depends heavily on fertiliser imported from the Gulf through the strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

Global Trade System Risks Coming Off The Rails: UN Chief

The rules-based international trade system is in danger, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, amid spiralling debt, heavy tariffs and financial insecurity for emerging nations.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025

The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces

Trump’s latest tariff tantrum and rising fears of an AI bubble have quickly borne out Kristalina Georgieva’s claim that ‘uncertainty is the new normal’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Trade's Biggest Threat Isn't Tariffs—It's Uncertainty

The UN trade and development's (UNCTAD) latest global trade update makes it clear. Policy uncertainty, more than just tariffs, is the primary disruptor. Businesses can usually adjust to rising costs when they're straightforward, but they struggle to plan when trade rules keep changing.

Benzinga · Sep 3, 2025