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Stainless Steel: Production and Consumption Growth in China
China’s stainless steel market started 2026 with signs of strengthening, supported by simultaneous growth in both production and consumption. According to data released by the China Stainless Steel Council, the first quarter recorded a significant increase compared to...
Energy At The Center Of Industrial Competition In The United States
In the United States, the future of the aluminium industry will increasingly be decided by energy. According to The Aluminum Association, the sector will face growing competition for access to electricity, as new energy-intensive industries rapidly emerge. The...
Global Transport Under Pressure Between Energy Costs And Alternative Routes
The global logistics system continues to operate under significant pressure in 2026, with both maritime and air freight sectors affected by high energy costs, geopolitical disruptions and the reorganization of trade routes. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had...
Base Metals Mixed On SHFE
Morning trading on April 30 at the Shanghai Futures Exchange showed a fragmented picture for base metals, with diverging movements across major contracts and lead recording the sharpest decline. Overall, the market displayed a mixed dynamic, signaling an unstable...