In today’s blog of Hedging with Jorge, we continue our journey into the world of aluminium market risk management by exploring a key financial instrument used by hedgers: the call option. While often associated with speculative trading, the use of call options for hedging follows a completely different logic, one that’s more aligned with buying […]
Trade tensions are once again simmering across North America and Asia as the United States faces mounting pressure from key partners over its stance on aluminium and steel imports. In July 2025, two major developments unfolded, Canada hinted at revising its retaliatory tariffs on US metals, while India drew sharp criticism from Washington after threatening […]
Used Beverage Cans (UBCs) are among the most valuable and recyclable forms of aluminium scrap, yet the United States struggles to recover even half of them. Despite the aluminium can being 100% recyclable and capable of returning to shelves in just 60 days, America recycled only 45.2% of its aluminium beverage cans in 2023. This […]
In my last column, I wrote about a dilemma that most small and mid-sized aluminium extruders live with: the constant trade-off between cutting prices to stay competitive and protecting product quality to survive. I suggested there’s a third path, upgrading. But before we talk about what that looks like, we need to understand what we’re […]
In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we take a fresh look at call options and explore why a hedger might choose to pay a premium on a call instead of using futures, even when the futures curve is flat. To simplify the concept, Jorge draws on an everyday analogy, car insurance and highlights how […]
Aluminium remains a cornerstone of the global economy, with growing demand for the ‘green metal’ highlighting its critical role in a sustainable future. Despite periodic challenges and market disruptions, the industry’s momentum towards cleaner, low-carbon aluminium production is stronger than ever. The second quarter of 2025 showcased strong operational resilience from two of the world’s […]
Aluminium doesn’t do goodbyes, it just keeps showing up. Melt it down, shape it up, and boom, it’s back again. Cans today, cars tomorrow and maybe skyscrapers next week! While other materials retire, aluminium just reinvents itself. Forget the old-school image of recycling as a chore. Aluminium recycling is a high-impact, low-effort solution to reducing […]
In the world of global trade, few tools stir as much debate as tariffs. Framed as shields for domestic industries or weapons in economic stand-offs, tariffs can reshape markets, tilt competitive landscapes, and leave lasting marks on entire value chains. So what is tariff? A tariff is essentially a tax that a government charges on […]
Welcome back to a new episode of Hedging with Jorge, your go-to series for breaking down complex hedging strategies into simple, actionable insights. In today’s episode, we introduce another key tool in the hedging toolbox, the call option. On popular demand, Jorge’s second edition of Aluminium and Other Base Metals: Understanding Risk Management and Hedging […]
The ongoing trade dynamics between the United States and India have taken a critical turn amid discussions over a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). India has intensified its retaliatory measures in response to the US decision to increase import tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25 per cent to 50 per cent on June 3, 2025. […]