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U.S. Economy Grows 2.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2024: A Slowdown Tied to Consumption
The U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 (October-December), marking the slowest pace since the spring of that year. The deceleration was attributed to a decline in consumer spending, likely influenced by uncertainties related to the November 5...
Protecting the Nation: An Action Necessary for the Security of the United States.
President Donald J. Trump has decided to proceed with the imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This measure aims to counter the extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, including the public...
Chinese Demand for Zinc Remains Strong Despite Disappointing Economic Data
The rally in zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange in late 2024 was fueled by expectations of a change in policies to support domestic demand in China. Although zinc demand in China remained strong in 2024, positive data was often overshadowed by negative headlines...
Aluminum Production in China: Moderate Growth to February 2025 and Outlook for March
According to statistics provided by SMM, aluminum production in China in February 2025, which counted 28 days, increased by 0.4 percent compared with the same month a year earlier. However, compared with January 2025, production contracted by 95,000 tons. The increase...