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Kamala Harris: an ambitious plan to create a national reserve of critical minerals
At a time when dependence on critical minerals is becoming increasingly important to the US economy and national security, Vice President Kamala Harris announced an ambitious plan to create a national reserve of these strategic resources. The initiative, part of a...
Clear Street targets the London Metal Exchange: the renaissance of open-outcry?
The industrial metals market is going through an evolutionary phase and, in this context, the interest of Clear Street, a US broker, could mark a crucial moment for the future of the London Metal Exchange (LME). According to sources close to the matter, Clear Street...
US port crisis: ILA strike looms over global economy
In less than five days, the current contract of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) will expire, and a possible large-scale strike looms on the horizon that could paralyse many of the US ports along the East and Gulf coasts. Negotiations between the ILA...
Aluminium Price Trends: An Analysis of the Global Market and Implications for the Future
The aluminium market has seen a modest recovery, hovering in a 16% range between August and September 2024. Despite this growth, aluminium prices continue to move sideways, failing to consolidate an upward trend. In fact, prices showed some recovery in August, peaking...