• Sep 20, 2024
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South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices

Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government

South Africa
  • Sep 19, 2024
  • 7 min read

Chinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high

Demand for antimony, a key ingredient in military and new energy tech, is high but China has just banned its export

International
  • Sep 18, 2024
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Canada to suffer Chinese retaliation over EV tariffs

Ottawa last month unveiled tariffs of 100% on Chinese EVs from mid-October, matching recent US moves

United States
  • Sep 18, 2024
  • 7 min read

Rising copper investments will boost output in Chile

Investments in copper have been increasing and are expected to show a new surge in the next few years

Chile
  • Sep 17, 2024
  • 7 min read

Housing market distortions will hinder economic growth

Relatively high home ownership raises at least as many wider economic costs as benefits

International
  • Sep 16, 2024
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More stimulus will be key to 5% GDP growth in China

Economic activity slowed steadily in August, raising concerns about meeting the 5% GDP growth target

China
  • Sep 16, 2024
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Boeing will work to end manufacturing strike quickly

A major strike at Boeing began on September 13, with union members taking a stronger position than their leadership

United States
  • Sep 12, 2024
  • 7 min read

China will dominate Russia’s car market

Western sanctions have caused a profound transformation in the Russian car market

Russia