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June 19, 2018

Commodity prices were mostly higher in May, led by energy, which surged 7,4%.

Non-energy commodities rose 0,1%.

June 18, 2018

Conveyors are continuing to play a greater role in robotic applications. Robotic movements are precise and exact – conveyors need to operate to that same level of accuracy. 

June 15, 2018

Unwrought aluminum exports by country totaled US$55.9 billion in 2017, up by 22% for all aluminum-shipping nations over the five-year period starting in 2013. Year over year, the value of exported aluminum appreciated 26.1% from 2016 to 2017.

June 8, 2018

Commodity prices strengthened in the first quarter of 2018. Broad-based price increases were supported by both demand and supply factors. 

May 22, 2018

Commodity prices mostly rose in April, led by energy, which surged 8,2%.

May 21, 2018

Cheap, flexible and sustainable plastic semiconductors will soon be a reality thanks to a breakthrough by chemists.

May 21, 2018

Global car exports by country were valued at US$740.1 billion for 2017. Cars represent the world’s number one export product by value in recent years, surpassing crude petroleum revenues handicapped by lower oil prices.