Some mining activity in Africa is in need of more stringent ESG accountability, and there needs to be mechanisms in place that prevent this type of activity from occurring as frequently as it is does.
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The socio-economic impacts of blockchain and cryptocurrency are as follows; blockchain can rebalance economies over time by reducing the number of unbanked, and cryptocurrency, if permitted by governments, could be an acceptable payment method for goods and services. #Blockchain
The cost of war between the US & China will bring untold catastrophic outcomes for people in the global economy. The aversion to war at all costs is the safest option. Consider the cost of trauma to the environment and society. #war#ESG#society
@ChloeWhiteAus Another consideration is that fewer people have investment dollars to spend in current economic conditions; therefore, risk tolerance levels will be in question.
@ChloeWhiteAus@simmogardens Another consideration is that fewer people have investment dollars to spend in current economic conditions; therefore, risk tolerance levels will be in question.
@ChloeWhiteAus@simmogardens I agree that there are gaps in the framework Chloe, and steps should be taken to bridge those gaps in a systematic order. Financial literacy and trial time on new financial products in a safe zone can be one way to familiarise new market retail investors.
Additional chaos in global shipping supply chain sees freight rates increase by a whopping 300%. The cost of everything day products will multiply drastically as businesses increase their costs to cover freight charges. #SupplyChain#costofliving#inflation#riskmanagement
Numerous SME businesses will be closed worldwide by the time Christmas arrives. The virus resurgence in China has had an additional impact on already fractured shipping supply chains. North America will experience many product shortages. #SupplyChain#economy#consumergoods
Supply Chains Disrupted by an 80% Increase in Shipping Costs
When our export clients have been asked what is their biggest challenge in terms of getting their products out to consumers? Most reply that they cannot get container space on the vessels. #Shipping#SupplyChain#trade
@justabill16@agtrader Not that good I imagine as they will be selling less units with higher associated costs, unable to cover borrowing ground as quickly. A slippery slope.
Supply chains in crisis
Supply chain fractures from COVID-19, the extensive increase in the cost of containers, and immense global shipping container shortages have begun a ripple effect that consumers will feel. Market shocks are to be expected!#SupplyChain#trade#strategy
@agtrader@justabill16 The are already many products that are out of stock on shelves and the products that are available have risen in price. This trend will continue and some brands will price themselves out of the market. Only larger companies will afford to pay for the increased shipping costs.