raw materials

Euro zone Aug factory growth strong – as were price rises, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing growth remained strong in August but supply chain issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic continued to constrain…

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China’s economy under pressure as factory activity slows in Aug, services contract

China's businesses and the broader economy came under increasing pressure in August as factory activity expanded at a slower pace…

4 years ago

China’s Sinopec posts $6 bln H1 profit on rebounding oil prices, better demand

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (600028.SS) on Sunday reported a 39.15 billion yuan ($6.05 billion) net profit for the first six months…

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Billionaire-backed mining firm to seek electric vehicle metals in Greenland

Mineral exploration company KoBold Metals, backed by billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has signed an agreement with London-listed…

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India’s factory growth rebounded in July, hiring resumed after 15 months

Factory activity in India bounced back in July as demand surged both at home and abroad, prompting companies to create…

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China’s factory activity in July grows at slowest pace since Feb 2020

China's factory activity expanded in July at the slowest pace in 17 months as higher raw material costs, equipment maintenance…

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China’s industrial profit growth slows in June on high raw material prices

Profit growth at China's industrial firms slowed for the fourth straight month in June, as high raw material prices weighed…

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Analysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials

Calder Brothers Corp is under pressure to raise wages after rivals lured away some of its workers. A few others…

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German business morale down on supply shortages, virus fears

German business morale fell unexpectedly in July on continuing supply chain worries and amid rising coronavirus infections, a survey showed…

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What inflation? Pandemic leaves emerging Asia’s consumer recovery behind

Asia's once fast-growing economies are struggling with weak domestic demand that is keeping a lid on inflation in contrast to…

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