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Global Economy Faces Disruption from Maritime Chokepoints and China's Exports
Global trade faces potential disruption from 10 critical maritime chokepoints, according to Business Today. These routes are vital for the world economy, with potential impacts on commodities like gold and silver. Separately, former trade official Gary Hufbauer warns that China's export shock is pushing the global economy towards a breaking point. He describes China's industrial output as unable to stop or slow down but unable to continue due to demand limits. Goldman Sachs sees a stronger long-term case for gold over silver, citing durable support from central banks and institutional investors, though silver could offer bigger gains.
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- Centre (2): Business Today, Fortune