Loading
India, Inflation Rises To 5.54% In September: Agricultural Crisis, Energy And Risk Of Further Interest Rate Hikes
Indian inflation accelerates again and reaches in September 2026 its highest level since the introduction of the new consumer price statistical series. The CPI records an annual increase of 5.54%, driven mainly by the surge in food products, the consequences of...
Former ILVA In Taranto, Court Rejects Another Stay: Hot-End Operations At Risk And Steel Supply Chain On Alert
The production future of the former ILVA steelworks in Taranto is entering a decisive phase. On October 5, 2026, the Milan Court of Appeal rejected a second request to suspend the order requiring hot-end operations to stop by the end of the month, unless the contested...
Italian Steel, Billet Imports At A Standstill And Slabs In Greater Demand: Former Ilva And CBAM Reshape Market Balances
The Italian steel semifinished products market is moving at two different speeds. Imported billets remain virtually at a standstill, held back by uncompetitive offers and limited buyer interest. Slabs, by contrast, continue to trade along Mediterranean routes,...
Mining And Critical Raw Materials, Transparency Changes Resource Deals: Billions Of Dollars At Stake For Governments
Transparency in the mining sector is no longer merely an exercise in publishing payments made by companies. It is becoming a concrete tool for renegotiating contracts, assessing licences, identifying potential fiscal losses and improving the distribution of benefits...