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Beijing Stops Exports Of Critical Minerals And Magnets To Hit Western Strategic Sectors
China has decided to suspend exports of a wide range of critical minerals and high-performance magnets in an escalation of trade tensions with the United States. The news, reported by the New York Times late Sunday evening, highlights Beijing’s intention to...
U.S.-China trade war: A spiral of tariffs shaking global markets
In the week of April 8, 2025, tensions between the United States and China reached a dramatic new peak. President Donald Trump’s administration threatened to levy an additional 50 percent tariff on all Chinese goods, bringing total U.S. duties on Beijing to a...
The Trend of the COT Index of Speculators on Copper, Aluminum and Tin
Today we will analyze the COT Index (Commitments of Traders Index) of speculators on three industry-core metals: copper, aluminum, and tin. This index provides a clear indication of how well speculative traders are positioned relative to historical positioning levels....
Polypropylene Market Performance in Europe: Falling Prices and Weak Demand
The European polypropylene (PP) market experienced a decline in spot prices in March, influenced by weaker-than-expected demand. According to industry sources, while contract prices remained stable, weak purchasing activity put downward pressure on spot prices. The...