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A comprehensive guide to aluminium extrusion and its applications

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Aluminium is a material of choice across industries, thanks to its unique strength, flexibility, and lightweight properties. At the core of utilising this remarkable material lies the aluminium extrusion process. This guide focuses on the world of aluminium extrusion, shedding light on its applications and the diverse range of aluminium profiles available at Tuli Shop. […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode13: Understanding aluminium price structures and futures

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The aluminium futures market operates on a fascinating and highly structured pricing system, offering unparalleled clarity for traders and stakeholders. Here’s a snapshot of how it works: The Futures Timeline: Daily Prices for the Next Three Months Every single working day has a dedicated aluminium price, whether it’s December 9th or February 20th. This allows […]


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COP29’s digital climate action agenda hinges on reaching grassroots businesses

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The recently endorsed COP29 declaration on Green Digital Action has once again highlighted the critical role of digitalisation in climate action. Now more than ever, the need for technology to accelerate climate action is evident. However, it is saddening that digital adaptation of climate solutions has been slow and secluded. Though available, at-scale deployment of […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode12: A guide to cash settlement in the futures market

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The futures market is a fascinating financial instrument that allows traders to lock in prices for commodities on a future date. Today, we’ll dive into the concept of cash settlement and its role in futures trading, using an example involving aluminium. A Quick Recap: Futures Trading Basics Let’s say today is November 28, and you’re […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode11: A timeless strategy from ancient markets to modern finance

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Hedging has been a cornerstone of economic stability for centuries, offering both producers and consumers a way to mitigate financial uncertainty. Let’s embark on a historical journey, beginning 1,000 years ago in China, to see how this financial tool has evolved. Hedging in Ancient China: Securing the Rice Market In ancient China, rice producers and […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode10: How LME helps aluminium producers manage price fluctuations

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Aluminium producers face constant price volatility. The London Metal Exchange (LME) plays a crucial role as the global benchmark for aluminium pricing, making it the preferred reference for smelters worldwide. Why the LME matters:For decades, the LME has been recognized as the standard for aluminium prices. Smelters often tie their sales contracts to LME quotations […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode9: Protecting against price risks in aluminium

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This week, we’re diving into hedging, a strategy used to protect against risks, unlike speculation, which aims to profit from price movements. We will break it down with an example of an aluminium producer. Speculation vs. Hedging Speculation: A trader starts without a position, choosing to go long (buy) expecting prices to rise or short […]


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Hedging with Jorge #Episode8: Exploring the art of carry trade in futures markets

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In our last discussion, we explored the concept of going short in the futures market, focusing on how this position performs when prices rise or fall. We also clarified the role of guarantees. Now, let’s dive into an intriguing new topic: the concept of carrying a short position forward into a new contract period—also known […]


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Role of aluminium in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing: Powering the future to achieve net zero target

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Global electric vehicle sales reached 14 million in 2023*, showing an increased market share of 18 per cent in total sales from 4 per cent in 2020. Current trends and environmental policies may avoid 6 million barrels of fossil fuels by 2030! But is it really possible to achieve such a remarkable feat? – Well, […]


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