UNCTAD: A Shift of Risk, Geopolitical Tension Weighs on Global Markets Heavier than Trade Policy By Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UNCTAD: A Shift of Risk, Geopolitical Tension Weighs on Global Markets Heavier than Trade Policy By Maximilian Malawista UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 2026 (IPS) - Amidst increased geopolitical tensions, the risk of volatile energy markets, trade corridors, and regional stability in the Middle East has garnered more attention than trade policy in terms of its power to alter the global economy, according to new findings from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). GlobalSouth News In their report on trade and development, “Global Economy Faces a Geopolitical Challenge”, UNCTAD says that a protracted escalation “raises the likelihood of deeper disruptions in global trade and finance, potentially, foreshadowing a cascading crisis”. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/unctad-a-shift-of-risk-geopolitical-tension-weighs-on-global-markets-heavier-than-trade-policy/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -