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International Monetary Fund Warns: National Security Exceeds Costs In New Global Chains
The increasing fragmentation of the global trading system is leading more and more countries to prioritize national security over simple economic efficiency. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), national policies are redefining the priorities of global...
India Introduces a 12% Safeguard Duty On Flat Steel Products To Protect Domestic Industry
The Indian government has officially imposed a 12 percent safeguard duty on flat steel products, both alloyed and unalloyed, according to a notification from the Ministry of Finance published in the Official Gazette of India on April 21, 2025. The measure will be in...
Alcoa Opens 2025 With Solid Results Thanks to Boost in Aluminum Prices.
Alcoa announced robust results for the first quarter of 2025, ended March 31, thanks to a combination of higher aluminum prices and favorable dynamics in intersegmental revenues. Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) rose to...
Falling Prices For All Base Metals On The Shanghai Futures Exchange
During the morning session on Tuesday, April 22, all major base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) posted declines. In particular, it was tin that led the losses, with a significant drop of 1.96 percent, the steepest among all metals traded. As of...