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Metal Supply & Demand Series

S. Korea to Hasten Infra Projects, Infuse 400-B Won to Help Steel Sector

May 18, 2020 09:18 am UTC| Economy

South Korea will cushion the steel industrys fallout caused by weak demand by fast-tracking infrastructure projects and spending over 400 billion won on research and development. According to Industry Minister Sung...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

China challenges US findings on its Aluminium foil subsidies

Aug 10, 2017 12:14 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

A prove by US department of commerce has published its initial findings that Chinese Aluminium foil producers receive subsidies in the range of 16.56 to 80.97 per cent. According to the report, the U.S. customs and broader...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

China’s commodity imports record strong growth in February, likely to improve further

Mar 08, 2017 10:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Chinas imports of commodities recorded relatively strong growth in February, although the Chinese New Year holidays saw levels drop from January. On a YTD (Jan-Feb) basis, all commodities bar copper recorded strong...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

China’s commodities imports grow strongly in January, likely to be slightly lower in February

Feb 13, 2017 06:29 am UTC| Commentary

Chinas commodities imports grew relatively strong in January as consumers restocked before the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays, noted ANZ in a research report. Given a surprisingly solid level of imports recorded in the...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

Metal supply/demand Series: Copper mine strike to continue in Chile

Feb 01, 2017 07:40 am UTC| Commentary

The red metal, which is better known as an industrial barometer rose last night after it became clear that the workers at Chiles Escondida mine operated by BHP Billiton rejected the management offer and decided to continue...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

Net reduction in copper contracts seen for 1st time in 8 weeks - CFTC

Dec 27, 2016 15:52 pm UTC| Commentary

According to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday, hedge funds and money managers slashed their net positions in copper futures for the first...

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China's copper scrap imports confirm weakness in underlying copper demand

Nov 25, 2016 17:05 pm UTC| Commentary

The release today of Chinas copper scrap import data confirmed weakness in underlying copper demand in the worlds largest copper consumer. Chinas copper scrap imports stood at a gross weight of 236k tones, the lowest since...

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Economy

Philippine Central Bank Signals Steady Interest Rates as Inflation Rises and Growth Slows

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to keep interest rates at their current levels after inflation accelerated in December while economic growth showed signs of slowing, according to BSP Governor Eli...

Asian Stock Markets Rally as Japan Hits Record Highs on Chip and AI Optimism

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, extending a strong regional rally driven by gains in technology and semiconductor stocks, with Japanese equities leading the surge. Japans TOPIX index climbed 1.5% to a fresh...

Oil Prices Edge Lower as Markets Weigh Venezuela Turmoil and Supply Outlook

Oil prices dipped slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday as market volatility eased and investors assessed the implications of the United States dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. While crude prices...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Yen Gains on BOJ Signals and Dollar Volatility Eases

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious market mood as investors awaited key economic data from the United States and Asia. The Japanese yen remained one of the notable movers,...

UK Retail Prices Rise as Cost Pressures Threaten Further Increases in 2026

British retail prices rose at a faster pace last month, and retailers may find it difficult to prevent further price increases in 2026 as cost pressures continue to build, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)....

Politics

Maria Corina Machado Says She Has Not Spoken to Donald Trump Since October Amid Venezuela Crisis

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that she has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump since October, addressing speculation about her relationship with...

UN Warns of Venezuela Instability After U.S. Capture of President Nicolas Maduro

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over growing instability in Venezuela following the United States capture of President Nicolas Maduro, an operation that has sparked sharp debate at the U.N. Security Council...

Trump Administration Denies Nation-Building Plans After Venezuela Military Operation

Republican lawmakers said President Donald Trump does not intend to occupy or engage in nation-building in Venezuela, following a classified congressional briefing on U.S. policy toward the South American country. The...

Israeli Military Launches Strikes in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

The Israeli military on Monday launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting what it described as Hezbollah and Hamas positions, escalating tensions despite an existing ceasefire agreement. The strikes followed...

Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court After Dramatic Arrest Ordered by Trump

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday in a Manhattan federal court after a dramatic U.S. military operation ordered by President Donald Trump led to his capture, sending shockwaves through...

Science

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

AMD Unveils Next-Generation AI and PC Chips at CES, Highlights Major OpenAI Partnership

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) took center stage at CES in Las Vegas as CEO Lisa Su unveiled a powerful new lineup of PC and artificial intelligence processors, signaling the companys aggressive push into the...

Intel Unveils Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips at CES 2025, Marking Major 18A Manufacturing Milestone

Intel has officially launched Panther Lake, its next-generation AI chip for laptops, at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, signaling a critical step in the companys turnaround strategy and its push to regain market...

Mercedes-Benz to Launch Advanced Urban Self-Driving System in the U.S., Challenging Tesla FSD

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday that it will introduce a new advanced driver-assistance system in the United States later this year, marking a major step forward in autonomous driving technology. The system, called...

Dell Revives XPS Laptop Lineup With New XPS 14 and XPS 16 to Boost Premium PC Demand

Dell has officially revived its popular XPS laptop lineup, marking a strategic reversal just a year after retiring the premium brand. The move comes as the company seeks to stimulate demand in a sluggish global personal...

BTIG Initiates Buy on SoftBank as AI and Robotics Strategy Gains Momentum

BTIG has initiated coverage of SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) with a Buy rating, citing the Japanese investment conglomerates strong positioning at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. The brokerage...