SC News Round Up 16th July 2022

All things impacting global supply chains this week.Brent Crude under $100Euro and US$ at parityLNG Prices fall 1%Is energy falling in price?Nordstrum one closed for maintenance cutting gas to the EUUS Production downIsrael inflationHeatwaves in Europe 40% - Going Up Climate Change ImpactChina Economy has lower output in JuneUK politics a distratction from economic realitiesUS Retails Sales Up as recession looks likelyChina also heading for recessionAston Martin attracts Saudi Wealth Fund as investorBritain is updating its Typhoon FightersBerlin green government investing in nuclear energy as a consequence of Russia's invasion in UkraineHydrogen investment by the EU $5.4bn (15 countries)India monsoon accelerates crop plantingIndia  wholesale price index rises#European car sales fallUS Government forges ahead with Chip4No French Fries for MoscowAmazon Prime Day Results UpInternational Energy Agency wants more local production of solar panels in USTesla supply chain problems and inflation has forced prices upThe EU investigates practices at Amazon - Hefty fines are possibleAmazon has invested heavily in the UK and is creating more jobsUK Rail strikesBT strikes UKSports Direct cancels Frasers Fridays  Send us Fan MailSupport the show THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the podcast by following the link here. It makes a big difference and helps us make great content for you to listen to. Follow like and share the Chain Reaction Podcast with colleagues and friends on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.News about forthcoming programmes click hereSHAREPlease share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/shareLET US KNOWIf you have any comments, suggestions or questions then just direct message on Linkedin or X (Twitter)REVIEW AND RATE If you like the show please rate and review it. Every vote helps.About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain AdvantageI have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon. ...