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ECB cuts interest rates for fourth time in 2024: a look at strategy and economic outlook
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced another interest rate cut, the fourth this year, leaving open the possibility of further action in the near future. This decision reflects the need to support a still-weak European economy and ensure that...
Recycled aluminum: the solid energy of Europe’s future
In a Europe aiming for sustainability and energy autonomy, recycled aluminum is emerging as a strategic and indispensable opportunity. George Karkampasis, director of Circular Economy and Raw Materials at European Aluminium, recently stressed the urgency of retaining...
Soaring exports of semi-finished aluminum products from China: a record-breaking November before a sharp decline
In November 2024, China's exports of semi-finished aluminum products experienced an extraordinary surge. This phenomenon occurred in anticipation of the cancellation of the tax refund on semi-finished aluminum exports scheduled for December 1, 2024. The rush of orders...
China and copper: déjà vu shaking the global market
China's copper smelters are again facing a complex challenge. After the copper ore supply crisis of mid-2024, China significantly increased imports of copper scrap to sustain production. But how will this affect the global price of the red metal? In the first five...