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Copper: imports into China in August fall due to weak demand and rising domestic production
China’s copper imports fell 5 per cent in August from a year earlier, customs data showed on Thursday, due to a slowdown in the economy and demand, while domestic producers increased production. Imports of raw copper and copper products, widely used in the...
Aluminium Alloy: negotiations between Japanese producers and raw material suppliers develop significantly
The negotiations that took place in early September 2023 in the Kanto region between major aluminium alloy (al. alloy ) producers and raw material wholesalers brought a significant trend to the fore. This trend indicates a second consecutive increase in the purchase...
Copper: prices fall on yuan weakness and global growth fears
Copper prices fell on Wednesday after the currency of major metals consumer China plunged and German factory orders fell, highlighting weakness in the global economy. Currently, three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange is down 0.32% at $8,339/mt, after falling...
The possible UAW strike could have a serious impact on the automotive industry
Overall, the US automotive industry experienced some dynamic changes on a monthly basis. More robust demand for private transport continues to emerge, while supply chains are picking up steam. However, should the United Auto Workers union decide to go ahead with a...