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“Unreasonableness is not a privilege of populists”
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“非理性不应成为民粹主义者的特权”
Writing about the current tariff dispute between the USA and the rest of the world in a monthly publication like this is a futile undertaking. Events are coming thick and fast – partly due to the erratic and disruptive nature of the…
“AI-language” tells the truth
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“AI语言”揭示真相
China has not been out of a crisis for quite a while, but there are increasing signs that things are improving in the country. And not only according to the saying, what goes down, must come up. Market observers, such as Shanghai Metals Market, expect a…
Blessed by AI and anointed by Vaseline
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受益于人工智能,涂抹凡士林的领导者
Donald Trump has taken office. And, as expected, it is about being “quicker to work” than in his first term of office. In the meantime, the newly re-elected President has a network of experts and also the experience how political processes work. Although the election campaign is now over, it feels as if…
“Take him serious, but not literally”
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“把他当回事儿,但不必按其字面意义理解”
Hardly really surprising that the year begins not much differently from where the old one left off. For the New Year is still young and therefore also not wise. The holidays could at least give a little respite from the numerous political and economic challenges, but the…
Isn’t there anything positive?
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难道就没有什么好消息吗?
The stainless steel market continues to be in an autumnal depression, perhaps in line with the weather at this time of year. Although this terminology is not universally correct, for it is already spring in the southern hemisphere. Globally, and primarily in Europe, it is the…
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Export restrictions for Europe is not an alternative
Stainless steel industry/ZEW study on raw material trade barriers. Europe must rely on the development of international trade agreements for the security of raw materials. China has the most extensive trade restrictions worlwide. As net importer of the main components...

Future availability of chrome and stainless steel scrap more critical than crude oil
Stainless steel industry/TU Berlin study on raw material security. TU Berlin study on the "real" availability of chrome, nickel, iron, and scrap, taking economic factors into consideration. The sole focus on geological reserves is insufficient for the assessment of...

Stainless steel: hedging against volatile nickel markets instead of speculation
A study by the Institute of Finance at the University of Ulm on behalf of Oryx Stainless Group.Team of experts pleads for greater use of hedging instruments.Blind spot stainless steel scrap impairs forecasting reliability for nickel.Greater transparency for less...

Stainless steel industry: Intelligent recycling of stainless steel scrap to reduce CO2
A study by Fraunhofer Institute Umsicht on behalf of Oryx Stainless Group. The rising demand for stainless steel means that the responsible and efficient use of our resources is becoming increasingly important. That is why the Oryx Stainless Group commissioned the...