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South East Asia is situated in a central position, with East Asia and Oceania on the one side and India on the other. A platform in the best economic sense could not be better located geo-strategically. And the current dynamism of the region and the attention which…
For the good lies so far away
Midsummer in Germany was not only weather-wise a disappointment, but also the economy, on both a national and global level, did not really start to pick up yet. At least the autumnal-like temperatures are starting to rise again…
What comes after Generation Z?
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Z世代之后是哪一代？
Since the middle of May nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have weakened even further, but only by “a little”. The biggest part of the downwards movement, from the relatively high levels at the beginning of the year and after an interim high in February, with prices of over USD 30,000.00/mt in each case, has already…
The figures behind the figures
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数字背后的数字
Latest trade figures from China for the month of April have worsened markets’ sentiment. Growth in exports was “only” 8.5% versus a year ago, significantly lower than in March when the growth rate was an extraordinary 14.8%. Imports, which are seen as an indicator of domestic economic activity, even…
So that hydrogen does not become detonating gas
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褪色的光环
Since the last edition a tremendous lot has happened in the world. Not only did the dreadful war continue in the Ukraine but then also the Californian Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) caused great commotion. Numerous customers had withdrawn their money, almost driving the financial institution to bankruptcy had…
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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...
