Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Houston, TX earlier this month, marking the start of a projected busier-than-usual hurricane season. The early storm caused significant power outages across the Houston area, with some outages lasting more than two weeks. The Atlantic and US Gulf Coast are preparing for a busy season, prompting businesses and production facilities in these regions to reassess their backup options, inventory levels, and business continuity plans. To read more, click here.

Global Economies & 2025 Outloook
Despite recent positive economic data and a mostly robust outlook, the overall European economy still faces headwinds into 2025, with persistent core inflation, unsure policy