Oleksandr Shepotylo
@shepotylo.bsky.social
International Trade, Productivity, Security @ Aston Centre for Business Prosperity | Born and raised in Ukraine | Large data analysis enthusiast | Views my own
#EconSky #trade #economics
#EconSky #trade #economics
🔍 Who profits from Europe’s weapons trade? European defence factories are booming, with export licences at record levels. This surge highlights the strategic importance of the arms trade in international relations. #Trade #Economics
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🔍 Who profits from Europe’s weapons trade? European defence factories are booming, with export licences at record levels. This surge highlights the strategic importance of the arms trade in international relations. #Trade #Economics
The US released trade data for August:
Exports $179.7B
Imports $262.6B
Trade Balance -$82.9B
Month-over-Month (vs July 2025):
Exports changed by 2.62%
Imports changed by -10.13%
Year-over-Year (vs August 2024):
Exports changed by -0.25%
Imports changed by -5.29%
Top countries:
Exports $179.7B
Imports $262.6B
Trade Balance -$82.9B
Month-over-Month (vs July 2025):
Exports changed by 2.62%
Imports changed by -10.13%
Year-over-Year (vs August 2024):
Exports changed by -0.25%
Imports changed by -5.29%
Top countries:
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The US released trade data for August:
Exports $179.7B
Imports $262.6B
Trade Balance -$82.9B
Month-over-Month (vs July 2025):
Exports changed by 2.62%
Imports changed by -10.13%
Year-over-Year (vs August 2024):
Exports changed by -0.25%
Imports changed by -5.29%
Top countries:
Exports $179.7B
Imports $262.6B
Trade Balance -$82.9B
Month-over-Month (vs July 2025):
Exports changed by 2.62%
Imports changed by -10.13%
Year-over-Year (vs August 2024):
Exports changed by -0.25%
Imports changed by -5.29%
Top countries:
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COMMENTARY: Donald Trump has dismantled a global order built over decades — one that brought Americans unprecedented prosperity, security and freedom, writes Ivo Daalder, a former US ambassador to NATO.
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
COMMENTARY: Donald Trump has dismantled a global order built over decades — one that brought Americans unprecedented prosperity, security and freedom, writes Ivo Daalder, a former US ambassador to NATO.
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
The US has started a spaghetti war with Italy, and China is about to start a shrimp war with Japan. What the hell is going on?
China suspends seafood imports from Japan, escalating the Taiwan row. This trade policy move is a response to Japan's PM's comments on Taiwan. #Trade #Economics
China suspends seafood imports from Japan, escalating the Taiwan row. This trade policy move is a response to Japan's PM's comments on Taiwan. #Trade #Economics
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The US has started a spaghetti war with Italy, and China is about to start a shrimp war with Japan. What the hell is going on?
China suspends seafood imports from Japan, escalating the Taiwan row. This trade policy move is a response to Japan's PM's comments on Taiwan. #Trade #Economics
China suspends seafood imports from Japan, escalating the Taiwan row. This trade policy move is a response to Japan's PM's comments on Taiwan. #Trade #Economics
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Fear of Sanctions Stymies Russia-to-China Oil Flows for Now
"...big state-owned processors have paused purchases of ESPO, the crude that makes up the bulk of China’s imports from Russia, following US sanctions on producers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"...big state-owned processors have paused purchases of ESPO, the crude that makes up the bulk of China’s imports from Russia, following US sanctions on producers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Fear of Sanctions Stymies Russia-to-China Oil Flows for Now
"...big state-owned processors have paused purchases of ESPO, the crude that makes up the bulk of China’s imports from Russia, following US sanctions on producers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"...big state-owned processors have paused purchases of ESPO, the crude that makes up the bulk of China’s imports from Russia, following US sanctions on producers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Prices on Russian oil have collapsed to 36$ after the US announced new sanctions on companies dealing with Russian oil.
The collapse of the Russian economy would be the most effective way to stop the war.
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
The collapse of the Russian economy would be the most effective way to stop the war.
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
Russia’s Oil Price Plummets to $36 Per Barrel | OilPrice.com
The price of Russia's Urals crude has plunged to its lowest in nearly three years, hitting $36 per barrel, as new U.S. sanctions target major Russian oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil, widening the dis...
oilprice.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Prices on Russian oil have collapsed to 36$ after the US announced new sanctions on companies dealing with Russian oil.
The collapse of the Russian economy would be the most effective way to stop the war.
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
The collapse of the Russian economy would be the most effective way to stop the war.
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
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Here's the latest data on what Brexit has done to the UK economy ...
GDP down 6% – 8%
INVESTMENT down 12% – 18%
PRODUCTIVITY down 3% – 4%
GDP down 6% – 8%
INVESTMENT down 12% – 18%
PRODUCTIVITY down 3% – 4%
November 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Here's the latest data on what Brexit has done to the UK economy ...
GDP down 6% – 8%
INVESTMENT down 12% – 18%
PRODUCTIVITY down 3% – 4%
GDP down 6% – 8%
INVESTMENT down 12% – 18%
PRODUCTIVITY down 3% – 4%
Yet, it helped millions of Russian war supporters to travel to Europe while there brothers and fathers were killing Ukrainian population.
So, not convincing at all.
So, not convincing at all.
November 15, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Yet, it helped millions of Russian war supporters to travel to Europe while there brothers and fathers were killing Ukrainian population.
So, not convincing at all.
So, not convincing at all.
Breaking news - Trump is going into TACO mode
He is preparing to cut tariffs and announce new trade deals with Latin America in a bid to tackle high food prices and improve affordability. This move comes after recent Democratic wins emphasizing economic relief. #Trade #Economics
He is preparing to cut tariffs and announce new trade deals with Latin America in a bid to tackle high food prices and improve affordability. This move comes after recent Democratic wins emphasizing economic relief. #Trade #Economics
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Breaking news - Trump is going into TACO mode
He is preparing to cut tariffs and announce new trade deals with Latin America in a bid to tackle high food prices and improve affordability. This move comes after recent Democratic wins emphasizing economic relief. #Trade #Economics
He is preparing to cut tariffs and announce new trade deals with Latin America in a bid to tackle high food prices and improve affordability. This move comes after recent Democratic wins emphasizing economic relief. #Trade #Economics
Our Centre for Business Prosperity started a substack focued on trade, supply chains, innovation: centreforbusinessprosperity.substack.com?r=184zxb&utm...
Centre for Business Prosperity's Substack | Substack
The Centre for Business Prosperity at Aston University explores how global disruptions and local change shape economic resilience. We deliver policy-relevant research across trade, geopolitics, green ...
centreforbusinessprosperity.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our Centre for Business Prosperity started a substack focued on trade, supply chains, innovation: centreforbusinessprosperity.substack.com?r=184zxb&utm...
Our post on the Great Pasta War is out at LSE Blogs explains why the US administration picks seemingly random, non-strategic products to pick a fight against foreign governments.
#USAPP #CBP #Pasta #tariff #US #Italy
#USAPP #CBP #Pasta #tariff #US #Italy
The Great Pasta War: Chiara Paola Donegani and @shepotylo.bsky.social of @astonpress.bsky.social write on how America turned spaghetti into a trade weapon blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
The Great Pasta War: how America turned spaghetti into a trade weapon | USAPP
US-duties on Italian pasta are more likely to be political theatre than sound trade policy.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Our blog on the great pasta war is out
The Great Pasta War: Chiara Paola Donegani and @shepotylo.bsky.social of @astonpress.bsky.social write on how America turned spaghetti into a trade weapon blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
The Great Pasta War: how America turned spaghetti into a trade weapon | USAPP
US-duties on Italian pasta are more likely to be political theatre than sound trade policy.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our blog on the great pasta war is out
In two months, the so-called Special Military Operation will surpass the duration of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. During that war, the Soviet Union, where Russians and Ukrainians fought together, shifted the frontline from Moscow and the Caucasus to Berlin.
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
In two months, the so-called Special Military Operation will surpass the duration of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. During that war, the Soviet Union, where Russians and Ukrainians fought together, shifted the frontline from Moscow and the Caucasus to Berlin.
🇨🇭 Switzerland is on the brink of a tariff deal with the US, aiming to reduce tariffs on its exports from 39% to 15%. This potential agreement could be finalized in two weeks, enhancing trade relations. #Trade #Economics
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🇨🇭 Switzerland is on the brink of a tariff deal with the US, aiming to reduce tariffs on its exports from 39% to 15%. This potential agreement could be finalized in two weeks, enhancing trade relations. #Trade #Economics
Nexperia row shows how China is weaponising EU relationship - and winning. China’s control over vital chip and mineral supplies is a strategic leverage. #Trade #Economics
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Nexperia row shows how China is weaponising EU relationship - and winning. China’s control over vital chip and mineral supplies is a strategic leverage. #Trade #Economics
Six FIDs, $72 Billion: U.S. LNG’s Record-Breaking Year. The U.S. LNG sector is booming, driven by Europe’s move to cut Russian gas reliance and Asia’s energy demand. #Trade #Economics
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Six FIDs, $72 Billion: U.S. LNG’s Record-Breaking Year. The U.S. LNG sector is booming, driven by Europe’s move to cut Russian gas reliance and Asia’s energy demand. #Trade #Economics
Taiwan’s exports hit a record $61.8B in October, a 49.7% YoY increase, driven by global AI demand. This highlights Taiwan’s key role in the AI supply chain. #Trade #Economics
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Taiwan’s exports hit a record $61.8B in October, a 49.7% YoY increase, driven by global AI demand. This highlights Taiwan’s key role in the AI supply chain. #Trade #Economics
Socialist woke-virus president of the US is regulating beef prices via DOJ
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Socialist woke-virus president of the US is regulating beef prices via DOJ
I actually like the chart - it shows 3 possible future - 2 non-stationary equilibria, where the immense wealth created by AGI is either distributed among all people or hogged by a few Elon Musks with 100% ownership and gazillion compensation. And the trend line if AGI is not achieved.
lmao this is incredible, strong contender for one of the least useful charts ever made
you could do this with anything, draw a straight trend line plus one exponentially up and one exponentially down
average baseball fastball pitch speed in 2050:
0mph, 105mph, or 1000000mph
you could do this with anything, draw a straight trend line plus one exponentially up and one exponentially down
average baseball fastball pitch speed in 2050:
0mph, 105mph, or 1000000mph
AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I actually like the chart - it shows 3 possible future - 2 non-stationary equilibria, where the immense wealth created by AGI is either distributed among all people or hogged by a few Elon Musks with 100% ownership and gazillion compensation. And the trend line if AGI is not achieved.
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When federal data is suppressed EPI's @elisegould.bsky.social turns to state-level information for the latest read on jobs. See the latest →
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
When federal data is suppressed EPI's @elisegould.bsky.social turns to state-level information for the latest read on jobs. See the latest →
This is pure gold!
Saved In memories.
Saved In memories.
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is pure gold!
Saved In memories.
Saved In memories.
The arrogance of the ruling class ignoramus is breathtaking.
He's going to 'make the case for markets' despite screwing up Britain's place in a very large one, and putting up trade barriers.
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The arrogance of the ruling class ignoramus is breathtaking.
DJT sends cryptic signals to his supporters. Should we worry more?
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
DJT sends cryptic signals to his supporters. Should we worry more?