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Strengthening Dollar and Falling Precious: Gold and Silver Facing Market Pressures and Structural Deficits
In recent weeks, precious metals markets have experienced significant volatility, with gold and silver at the center of global dynamics related to both U.S. elections and industrial supply and demand trends. Donald Trump's election victory has led to a strengthening...
Resumption of Alumina Production in China: New Developments, Environmental Challenges, and Global Market Impacts
In October 2024, metallurgical alumina production in China saw a significant recovery, despite the difficulties faced by the industry. After a contraction in the previous month, production increased 2.93 percent compared to September and 6.51 percent year-on-year,...
Guinea at the Crossroads: Pressures for a Civilian Government by 2025 between Political Tensions and Economic Significance of the Bauxite Sector
On November 12, 2024, the Forces Vives coalition, which brings together Guinea's opposition groups, civil society organizations, and various activists, issued a loud and clear call: a civil government must be established by January 1, 2025. An Increasingly...
The Outlook for International Trade in the U.S. and Canada: Import Trends and Labor Tensions at Ports
A month ago, the U.S. National Retail Federation (NRF) predicted a decline in seaborne import volumes for the post-peak season, with a 10 percent reduction for November and a further decline expected for December. However, in recent weeks, dynamics have emerged that...