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November 16, 2025
Written by Edward Meir
It was another volatile week in the markets as wild gyrations in US equities rocked the commodity space as well. By week’s end, both complexes went their separate ways. Stocks closed mixed, while commodities ended lower based on a general index that we follow.
AMU will pause its emailed Pulse newsletter during Summit week while continuing coverage ahead of and after the 2026 event in Atlanta.
The contract covers roughly 3,400 workers in Davenport, Iowa; Alcoa, Tenn.; Lafayette, Ind.; and Massena, N.Y.
Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said his company could start up its new smelter in Oklahoma ahead of schedule if the permitting process moved more quickly.
We had another very sloppy week in the US equity markets, although commodities fared better. All three major equity indices are now in correction territory (down 10% or more from their highs) on account of both the Iran war and the rising interest rates the conflict is generating.
Dynacast's acquisition of Platinadora Baja expands its North American footprint, reinforcing regional die-casting capacity amid ongoing supply chain realignment.
