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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactOct 10, 2026

Trade Policy Uncertainty Weighs on Euro Area Economic Activity

The European Central Bank examines the relationship between trade policy uncertainty and euro area economic activity. Supply chain professionals operating in Europe face headwinds from unresolved trad

European Central Bank#trade-policy-uncertainty#euro-area-economics#supply-chain-risk
Manufacturing
ModerateOct 2, 2026

Manufacturing Expands in September Despite Economic Policy Uncertainty

U.S. manufacturing continued its expansion trajectory in September, signaling continued industrial activity and production growth. However, the headline numbers mask a deeper concern: manufacturers ar

Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-expansion#economic-uncertainty#ism-index
Demand Planning
ModerateSep 28, 2026

Rising ifo Index Signals Demand Recovery for European Freight

The ifo index, a key leading indicator of German and European economic sentiment, has risen, signaling improving business confidence among companies. For freight forwarders, this metric is a critical

Trans.INFO#ifo-index#business-confidence#freight-forwarding
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 4, 2026

UK Firms Warn Global Conflict Threatens Supply Chain Stability

New research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights a concerning trend among UK businesses: rising anxiety over the intersection of geopolitical instability and maritime logistics vu

DM News#geopolitical-risk#supply-chain-resilience#shipping-disruption
Demand Planning
ModerateAug 26, 2026

Logistics Sector Confidence Rises Despite Ongoing Challenges

A recent survey indicates that confidence levels within the logistics and transportation sector are trending upward, suggesting operators believe business conditions may improve in coming months. This

Motor Transport#logistics-confidence#sector-sentiment#supply-chain-outlook
Demand Planning
ModerateAug 25, 2026

Logistics Sector Confidence Begins Recovery, New Survey Shows

A new survey has detected early signs of confidence recovery within the logistics and fleet sectors, indicating that industry sentiment is beginning to stabilize after a period of contraction or uncer

Fleet News#logistics-confidence#fleet-sentiment#supply-chain-recovery