( MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company Q.P.S.C., a 50 percent joint venture partner in Qatar Aluminum Company (Qatalum), yesterday reported a net profit of QR342m for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, with improved earnings per share (EPS) of QR 0.061 compared to 0.042 in H1-2024. The global macroeconomic landscape in the first half of 2025 has been shaped by a slower-than-anticipated pace of monetary easing. While inflation has moderated across key economies, central banks have largely maintained elevated interest rates in a bid to keep inflation under check. This cautious stance has weighed on investment sentiment and financing conditions across various industries, including metals. For aluminum, the higher cost of capital has influenced both supply-side expansion and downstream demand, particularly in interest-sensitive sectors.