China’s ongoing economic slowdown, driven largely by a real estate crisis, is significantly reshaping global commodity markets. As demand for construction materials plummets, the ripple effects are being felt far beyond Beijing — disrupting trade flows, reshuffling global suppliers, and creating both risks and opportunities for producers and traders worldwide. The Decline of China’s Construction […]
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China’s Economic Slowdown: The Political and Economic Drivers Behind a Shift in Global Commodities
China, once the engine of global economic growth, is now experiencing a marked slowdown driven by a combination of structural economic challenges and intensifying political headwinds. This deceleration is having profound ripple effects on global commodity markets, where China has long been both a dominant producer and voracious consumer. Economic Roots of the Slowdown At […]