Rusal returns to profit in first half on higher aluminum prices; shares rise

Rusal has returned to profitability during the first half of the year, driven by an increase in aluminum prices, which subsequently led to a rise in its shares. Simultaneously, Deutsche Rohstoff has reported a growth in revenue, attributed to the upward trend in oil prices. Both companies have experienced positive financial outcomes resulting from the appreciation of the specific commodities they trade or produce within their respective global industrial sectors.