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The learning paradox: Why do people expect expertise before experience?

Melda Kahraman, Founder & Global Trader - 0
"Just GO for it. Try something NEW." But the moment you do, the questions begin: "So… how long have you been doing this?" That's the paradox. You're...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 60: Put options explained using a car insurance analogy

Jorge Eduardo Dyszel - 0
In this episode of Hedging with Jorge, we revisit the concept of short hedging and dive into a more flexible risk management tool: put...

Upstream weekly: India’s aluminium imports under threat amid Iran-Israel conflict

Sarnali Chakraborty - 0
The aluminium industry as a whole is facing a lot of ups and downs shaped by geopolitics, trade imbalances, and supply chain uncertainties. To...

Aluminium extrusion manufacturing process explained

Eric Bourbeau, Vice President, Commercialisation - Vice Président, Commercialisation, Laserax Inc. - 0
Aluminium is a popular choice for manufacturers for a variety of reasons. When appropriately allowed and tempered, it’s stronger than some steels. Tensile strength...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 59: How premium differentials drive aluminium trade profits

Jorge Eduardo Dyszel - 0
In this insightful episode of Hedging with Jorge, we explore a real-world example from the aluminium trade, an example that highlights the subtle yet...

Undercutting or upgrading? The price pressure facing smaller aluminium extruders

Akhil Jajoo, CEO & Director, IBCPL - 0
I had an idea: Assemble a team of AI/ML interns—mentored by an industry veteran—to address the operational headaches of extrusion plants. To validate the...

Upstream weekly: Vedanta announces record FY25 performance, future growth blueprint & demerger process

Sarnali Chakraborty - 0
This week the Indian aluminium industry has been under the spotlight for various reasons. To begin with Indian conglomerate Vedanta Aluminium has embarked on...

The aluminium revival: Can America rebuild what it lost?

Julio Quintero Cadavid, Business Development Manager, Hormesa - 0
Since the 1980s, the United States has experienced a staggering collapse in its primary aluminium production. From nearly 4.6 million tonnes at its peak,...

Upstream weekly: Trump’s 50% aluminium tariff sparks divided reactions from top US players; Europe’s primary aluminium output mirrors last year’s trend

Sarnali Chakraborty - 0
The US has doubled tariffs on aluminium imports to 50 per cent, aiming to protect domestic industry. But this decision has been accepted by...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 58: Hedging aluminium sales – A lesson in risk-free trading

Jorge Eduardo Dyszel - 0
In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we move from exercises into action. Jorge walks us through a practical scenario faced by aluminium traders...
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