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Published: May 20, 2019 08:58

Macro information

White House delays car tariff Resolution European Union is dissatisfied with U.S. Pie

Wang Yi spoke to the US Secretary of State on an appointment: the US side should not go too far and change its course as soon as possible.

Brexit talks break down sterling has had its worst week in a year

Expectation Index jumps to a 15-year High in Consumer confidence at the University of Michigan in May

Central Bank: fully capable of keeping RMB Exchange rate basically stable

Metal news

[SMM Analysis] Aluminum fluoride prices are about to bottom out

[SMM exclusive] if the planned construction of a nickel pig iron project in Indonesia is carried out during the year, the output increase may reach more than 40, 000 metal tons.

[SMM Analysis] production Dynamics of NPI Plant & Prediction of domestic NPI production in 2019

[SMM analysis] in April, the import volume of high-carbon ferrochromium will increase greatly, and the market will still be weak after the increase in the import volume of high-carbon ferrochromium in April.

High-end Copper foil Monopoly and International Giant "wriggling"

The newly built plant of China Baowu Cross-border Aluminum holding Company will be put into production within two years.

Increase in volume and profit to reduce overcapacity in the iron and steel industry? National Development and Reform Commission: double increase in domestic demand and exports

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The three major operators will invest more than 30 billion yuan this year.

Bank Insurance Regulatory Commission, the Ministry of Housing and Construction began to "put out the fire"! Rectify financing chaos property market Xiaoyang spring to cool?

 

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