BUSINESS
Explained | Why aluminium prices have soared sky high
This year, aluminium prices have risen about 50 percent, which is a matter of concern even for some producers of the metal. When prices were about 10 percent lower in the beginning of September, The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said the price surge was “irrational”.
BUSINESS
Explained | Why coffee prices are soaring
Adverse weather, strict lockdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic and severe logistical bottlenecks have disrupted the global coffee market making your morning brew dearer
BUSINESS
How China drives the fortunes of Indian steel, iron ore companies
China accounts for more than half of the global steel-making capacity and absorbs 75 percent of global iron ore imports. Therefore, any signal from China has a direct bearing on global prices of the two commodities, which in turn has creates ripples in India
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Now, a coffee-backed cryptocurrency
Coffee Coin makes promising start in Brazil
BUSINESS
Explained | What’s behind China’s attempt to rein in commodity prices?
While China does not enough stocks to change the global outlook for commodities but it can certainly influence the sentiment.
TRENDS
Explained | Commodities prices on fire – cycle or a supercycle?
Experts are divided on whether the world is really heading towards a sustained commodities bull run
