China drives surge in zinc price
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Zinc futures jump to their highest levels in seven years, thanks to a strong demand in China, now a net importer.
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Rising prices is causing Chinese companies to raise prices for exports, particularly on one critical commodity: pork.
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China's trade surplus jumped nearly 33 percent in August to its second-highest monthly level, according to data released Tuesday, adding to pressure on Beijing to ease currency controls and narrow its yawning trade gap.
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Chinaâs currency rose steeply against the dollar this week, feeding speculation that Chinese authorities were allowing their currency to appreciate more rapidly.
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China's surging trade surplus jumped 67 percent in January from the same month last year to $15.88 billion, the General Administration of Customs said Monday.
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Asian stocks rose on Monday, with  China&#39;s market surging to an all-time high and South Korea also  hitting a record, as a rally in metals prices lifted miners and  a stronger dollar boosted shares in Japanese exporters.
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Producer prices, or the cost of goods at the factory gate, surged by the highest rate in January for 16 years, according to official data published Monday.
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driven by China&#39;s insatiable demand for Australian coal - are expected to boost national export earnings by $12.5 billion this year.
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The price of gold soars to a new record, driven by concerns about inflation and strong oil prices.
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China's supercharged economy grew by a stunning 11.5 percent in the third quarter, surging ahead despite official efforts to cool the boom and putting it on track to overtake Germany as the world's third-largest within weeks, according to data reported Thursday.
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China's yuan hits new highs amid speculation of a deal with the US to settle long-running rows over the currency.
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Soaring demand for copper and other metals from China sends mining giant Rio Tinto's profits up 86%.
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Commodities rise to record levels on demand, dollar depreciation.
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Asian stocks in the shipping, steel and trading sectors bounced higher Friday after China said its economy expanded 9.1 percent in the year to the end of September.
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China on Sunday took aim at price manipulators and hoarders of goods, as Beijing ramped up its campaign to rein in inflation which is running at its highest level in more than a decade.
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Chinaâs inflation rose to 6.5 percent in August, an 11-year high, and the trade surplus widened by 33 percent to $24.97 billion, the second-highest monthly level on record.
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The prices of lead and tin hit historic peaks here on Thursday, supported by tight global supplies and fierce demand for both base metals, analysts said.