Tag: Global demand

• Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:16 UTC

  China beginning to feel the pinch of the trade war with US

  

  China's exports fell by 1.0 per cent on-year in August, official data showed Sunday amid a bruising trade war with the US that has roiled markets in the world's top two economies. The drop comes after a surprise 3.3% rebound in July despite the yearlong battle with Washington and weakening global demand.

• Wednesday, July 27th 2011 - 03:41 UTC

  Global demand for oil will increase in 2012 driven by emerging economies

  

  Global oil demand will increase further next year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted. The IEA, which represents the main oil consuming nations, said the increase in crude usage would continue to be driven by emerging economies.