Macro: The period saw a robust macroeconomic environment, with diminished interest rate hike expectations in Europe and the U.S., instead hinting at potential cuts. October's U.S. CPI rose 3.2% YoY, below expectations. ECB President, Christine Lagarde, suggested a possible halt in rate increases to evaluate tightening policies' impact.
SHANGHAI, Dec 2 (SMM) - SMM data showed that the PMI for China’s aluminium processing sectors dipped 0.3 point month-on-month to 42.4 in November, staying in the contraction territory for two consecutive months.