South Korea

South Korea’s factory activity shrank for a sixth consecutive month in December, a business survey showed on Monday, as the global economic downturn and a local truckers’ strike led to the worst slump in demand in 2-1/2 years. The S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for South Korea manufacturersRead More →

Gold prices steadied above a major support level on Monday as growing risks of an economic recession spurred some safe-haven demand for the yellow metal. Prices also recovered marginally from a bruising September, where they dropped 3%. Bullion prices marked their worst quarter since March 2021 with a 7.5% drop. Spot rose 0.2% to $1,663.99 an ounce, while gold futures wereRead More →

Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO)

Wheat prices have risen on international markets following India’s announcement of a restriction on exports of the basic commodity, as well as lower production prospects in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, according to the UN food agency. In May 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Price Index averaged 157.4 points,Read More →

global steel industry

According to an industry analysis released on Tuesday, India and Southeast Asia would worsen their emission profile as crude steel production develops through the Blast Furnace (BF) and Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) routes. India has set a goal of producing 300 million tonnes by 2030-31 when local demand is likelyRead More →