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A Military Raid Unleashes Geopolitical Waves and Disrupts Trade Flows
On the first weekend of January, an unprecedented U.S. military operation radically changed the political and logistical landscape of Latin America. U.S. forces launched a surprise mission in Caracas, culminating in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro...
Chromium Ore and Alloys: A Global Market Cautiously Recovering in Early 2026
The beginning of 2026 presents a global chromium market characterized by signs of selective strengthening, with prices slightly rising in Asia, cautious stability in Europe and the United States, and sentiment gradually improving after the year-end lull. Chromium and...
Chinese Flat Steel Between a Strong Currency and Weak Demand: A Market Advancing at a Slow Pace
The start of the new year has revealed a complex and multifaceted picture for the Chinese flat steel market, where export prices are showing signs of holding firm or moderately rising, while real demand remains fragile and dominated by uncertainty. In early January,...
Aluminum Premiums in Motion: Europe, the United States, and Brazil Compared at the Beginning of 2026
The beginning of 2026 marked a turning point for the global P1020A primary aluminum market, with diverging dynamics across Europe, the United States, and Brazil, yet united by a common thread: high premiums, geopolitical tensions, new environmental policies, and...