Cathaleen Chen
Business of Fashion reporter offering macro and consumer-market analysis, explaining how energy shocks affect consumer confidence and retailer responses.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 25min
How Oil Shock Fears Are Rippling Through Fashion
Cathaleen Chen, a macro and consumer-market reporter, explains how energy shocks dent shopper confidence and retailer strategy. Shayeza Walid, a supply-chain and sustainability reporter, reports from Asian manufacturing hubs on energy shortfalls, logistics bottlenecks and synthetic-fibre price spikes. They discuss shipping risks, factory power shortages, and how supply, not just cost, is already strained.
