Manufacturing
South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices
Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government
South AfricaChinese 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
InternationalCanada 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 StatesRising 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
ChileHousing market distortions will hinder economic growth
Relatively high home ownership raises at least as many wider economic costs as benefits
InternationalMore 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
ChinaBoeing 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 StatesChina will dominate Russia’s car market
Western sanctions have caused a profound transformation in the Russian car market
Russia