All articles by Stu Robarts

Stu is managing editor at GlobalData, writing across its portfolio of B2B media websites.

Autos demand fall and global competition weigh on rubber markets

Demand for synthetic rubber in Western markets is falling as a result of the slowdown in automotive and tyre manufacture…
Ford strategy briefing: Electrification in a cooling market

As one of the world’s biggest OEMs, Ford’s current position reflects the transition that the automotive sector is undergoing. Traditional…
Business concerns about tariffs continue to rise

Concerns about tariffs among businesses globally have continued to rise significantly over the last six months, according to a new…
Trump policies may create ‘perfect storm’ for US inflation

While the risks of a potential US recession in 2025 have receded, President Trump’s policies could create an “inflationary perfect…
Confidence in cybersecurity holds in face of retail attacks

Businesses remain overwhelmingly confident in the value of cybersecurity despite the recent high-profile cyberattacks on retailers, a survey has shown.…

Tariffs driving supply chain localisation and automation

The tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration in the US and the subsequent counter tariffs elsewhere are leading companies…
Trump tariffs: World trade ‘fragmenting into blocks’

Catalysed by the sweeping tariffs agenda being implemented by President Donald Trump's administration in the US, the era of “easy…
Risk of tariff-triggered global recession growing – GlobalData

The risks of both US and global recessions are growing as a result of uncertainty created by the trade tariffs…
Collaboration technologies ‘pivotal’ for autos sector geopolitical challenges

Collaboration technologies like customer relationship management (CRM) systems and enterprise communications platform can be pivotal in addressing geopolitical events impacting…
Global EV sales growth to continue despite Trump’s tariffs – GlobalData

Despite the tariffs on automotive imports set to be imposed by US President Donald Trump, which will likely cut electric…