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China v. European Union: The Electric Vehicle Industry Dispute and Global Implications
In an increasingly complex international trade relations environment, China recently initiated dispute settlement proceedings at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union (EU). This action was taken in response to theEU's decisionto impose...
The Global Alumina and Primary Aluminum Market: Trends and Prospects.
In September 2024, the commodity market saw a significant change in production levels for alumina and primary aluminum, with production declining in both categories compared to previous months. However, despite monthly declines, the overall environment remains...
EU Steel Market Outlook: Reflections and Prospects for the Future
The fourth quarter report 2024/2025 on the Steel Economy and Markets, published by the European Steel Association (EUROFER), provides a detailed picture of the current steel market situation in the European Union. The paper highlights how apparent steel consumption in...
Chinese Fiscal Stimulus and Federal Reserve Expectations: Copper Responds with a Rise Between Caution and Optimism
Copper, along with other industrial metals, rallied after news of a possible new fiscal stimulus package from China, worth a total of 10 trillion yuan (about $1.4 trillion). This plan could be approved at a meeting of China's top legislative body scheduled for Nov....