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Technology Semiconductor stocks lose $1.3 trillion in worst week since 2020 amid chip rout and external shocks
Semiconductor stocks suffered their worst week since 2020, erasing $1.3 trillion in market cap. While triggered by Broadcom's softer AI chip guidance, external factors including a strong US jobs report, renewed US-Iran conflict, and upcoming mega-IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI compounded the decline. Chip demand remains strong but investor skittishness may affect AI infrastructure financing.
Manufacturing Convertible Car Sales Plummet 90% as SUVs Dominate European Market
Sales of new convertible cars in the UK have fallen by nearly 90% over the past 20 years, from 109,171 in 2005 to just 11,484 last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The decline coincides with the rise of SUVs, which accounted for 59% of European car sales in 2024. Industry experts cite higher manufacturing costs and shifting consumer preferences toward practicality.
Logistics Port of Los Angeles $3.4B Budget Forecasts 7% Container Volume Dip
The Port of Los Angeles approved a $3.4 billion budget for FY2026-2027, forecasting a 7% drop in container volumes to 9.3 million TEU. China's share of imports through the port fell to about 40% in 2026 from 61% in 2020, driven by ongoing trade war and tariff uncertainty. The budget boosts capital improvements by 31%, including rail and terminal projects.
Logistics Canada Post Faces 17.2% Parcel Volume Decline in Q1
Canada Post experienced a 17.2% drop in parcel volumes in Q1, resulting in a significant financial loss. This decline is attributed to labor disputes and operational changes.
Commodities LPG Sales Plummet 19% Year-on-Year Amid Supply Disruptions
LPG sales in India fell by 19% year-on-year in May, dropping to 2.1 million tonnes from 2.6 million tonnes in 2025. The decline is attributed to government demand management measures and supply disruptions.
Logistics Global Air Freight Faces Turbulence Amid West Asia Conflict
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has led to a 3.4% decline in global air travel, significantly impacting air freight capacity and pricing. Middle Eastern carriers are experiencing the steepest declines.
Trade India's Oilmeal Exports Drop 13% Amid Shipping Woes
India's oilmeal exports decreased by 13.22% in 2025-26, impacted by Red Sea shipping disruptions and global competition. Freight costs rose as shipping routes detoured around the Cape of Good Hope.
Commodities Global Crude Steel Output Declines Amid Geopolitical Strains
Global crude steel production decreased by 1.9% in April 2026, with significant declines in China, the Middle East, and Russia. India and the US showed growth, countering the trend.