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The State Of The Global Economy In Two Giant Slides

Sam RoJan 10, 2014, 03:29 IST

Aluminum giant Alcoa just reported earnings that fell short of analysts' expectations.

Thanks to its size and global footprint, Alcoa is widely considered a decent bellwether of economic activity.

Below are the key slides from the company's earnings presentation.

Demand is expected to be up 7%, largely due to 10% growth in China. Excluding China, demand is expected to be up 4%.

Areas of strength include aerospace and commercial building.

Alcoa