Venezuela
As of mid-January 2026, the global aluminum market is witnessing a profound transformation in South America, driven by the near-total operational collapse of Venezuela’s state-owned smelting sector. Following the dramatic geopolitical shift on January 3, 2026, which saw the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, the Venezuelan
Aluminum
As of mid-January 2026, the global aluminum market is gripped by a structural "price squeeze" that has sent shockwaves through industrial supply chains. While the broader equity markets have seen a steady start to the year, aluminum has surged ahead, outperforming the S&P 500 by a
Aluminum
The global commodities market reached a historic milestone this week as aluminum prices decisively breached the $3,000 per tonne mark on the London Metal Exchange (LME). As of January 6, 2026, the three-month aluminum contract is trading between $3,082 and $3,125 per tonne, its highest level in
Aluminum
Global aluminum prices are experiencing a period of significant volatility, marked by recent easing trends even as underlying concerns about China's production capacity and a nuanced picture of global industrial demand create a complex market environment. As of December 2, 2025, the industrial metal is caught between the
Industrial Metals
The global industrial metals market, excluding copper, is currently experiencing a period of profound divergence as it approaches late 2025. While some metals are poised for growth, buoyed by the accelerating global push towards decarbonization and green technologies, others grapple with persistent oversupply and softening demand from traditional sectors. This
Aluminum
Aluminum, a cornerstone industrial metal, finds itself at a fascinating crossroads as of November 13, 2025. While concerns about weak industrial output in specific sectors and regions, alongside historical anxieties about rising inventories, have cast a shadow of potential downward pressure, the broader market narrative tells a more bullish tale.
Commodities
The global commodity market is currently experiencing a significant recalibration, with a particular spotlight on aluminum. Investment funds have placed record-breaking "bull bets" on the lightweight industrial metal, signaling an unprecedented level of bullish sentiment not seen since systematic tracking began in 2018. This surge in confidence, pushing
Canada
Canada's economy has been hit by a significant downturn in the second quarter of 2025, as the nation's exports experienced their sharpest decline since the 2009 financial crisis, excluding the pandemic period. According to Statistics Canada, the country's exports plunged by a staggering 7.
Base Metals
The global base metals market is currently a landscape of contrasting fortunes, marked by significant price movements and evolving demand drivers for key industrial materials like aluminum, zinc, and lead. As of October 24, 2025, the sector presents a complex picture, with some metals experiencing robust rallies fueled by supply
Alcoa
Pittsburgh, PA – October 22, 2025 – Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA), a global leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share. This dividend applies to both the company's common stock and its Series
Guinea
Guinea, the world's second-largest bauxite producer, has once again demonstrated its formidable resilience in the global commodity market. Despite navigating a complex web of operational and regulatory challenges, the West African nation reported a remarkable 23% year-on-year surge in bauxite exports during the third quarter of 2025. This
Alcoa
Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed its "Overweight" rating for Alcoa (NYSE: AA) and significantly raised its price target for the aluminum giant to $42.50 from $38.00, an increase of 11.84%. This optimistic revision, announced on October 8, 2025, signals the investment bank's strong confidence