Weekly data: Why are gas prices so high?
Gas prices are soaring and reserves are dwindling all over the world, but is this caused by Covid-19, climate instability or supply chain problems?
Supply chains
Weekly data: How China’s construction boom kept the world afloat
As the world struggled economically in 2020, Chinese investment in infrastructure-related construction projects saved many countries from a much worse fate than they would have otherwise endured.
The ten busiest ports in the world by container traffic
Nine of the ten busiest ports in the world are based in Asia, with China dominating the list and Shanghai taking over from Singapore in the number one spot.
Weekly data: How Covid-19 disrupted global shipping
The global shipping industry is experiencing a container shortage caused by Covid-19 and China's buoyant export market. Is there any hope of a resolution?
Soaring demand, rising prices… what now for the lithium market?
As the Taliban's advance through lithium-rich Afghanistan raises questions about the metal's supply, demand and price, Investment Monitor assesses the global picture.
Does the UK still have it made?
Investment Monitor's virtual event, taking place on 17 November 2021, will examine the future of the British manufacturing industry.
White Papers
Opinion: UK manufacturing’s £53m injection is a promising start
The UK manufacturing sector is still struggling with Brexit and Covid-19, making the government's £53m injection a welcome move. More is needed, however.
How China is charging ahead in the electric vehicle race
The battle is on for electric vehicle dominance in China, as international tech brands attempt to follow Tesla's lead, while domestic players are fighting back.
Government subsidies are the new normal, not a symptom of Brexit
When the UK government's subsidy towards Nissan's £1bn electric vehicle hub in Sunderland was announced, critics claimed it was a sign of post-Brexit weakness. This is not the case.
Partner content
Oil and gas MNCs favour North American subsidiaries
The world’s leading offshore oil and gas industry companies operate an average of 130.2 subsidiaries each. We reveal the global hotspots for these operations.
Mining multinationals tilt towards Asia for subsidiaries
The world’s leading mining companies operate an average of 95.5 subsidiaries each. We reveal the global hotspots for these operations.
Can the West break China’s stranglehold on rare earth supply chains?
Rare earth elements are essential to the clean and technology revolutions taking place around the world, but China dominates their mining. Will the West intervene?
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