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Crises and Opportunities in the Iron, Steel and Automotive Markets: A Global Picture
International iron ore prices have shown signs of recovery from the lows recorded in the first weeks of 2024. Beginning in the second half of January, prospects for new economic stimulus from the Chinese government and declining supplies from Australia and Brazil...
Slight Improvement in Market Sentiment in the Steel Sector
The latest survey conducted by the European distributors’ association EUROMETAL in January showed a slight improvement in market sentiment, although expectations regarding future activity, inventory levels and prices remained largely unchanged. Although the...
Crisis and Dynamics of the Steel Industry: A Global Framework and European Challenges.
The steel industry is at the center of a complex global scenario, amid variations in world production and a growing risk of crisis in Europe. Recent data released by the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) and statements from the president of ArcelorMittal France,...
The Asian Steel Market: Between Trade Tensions, Economic Stimuli and Global Challenges
The year 2025 began in Asia with significant uncertainties in the steel market. After ending 2024 on a weak tone, the sector is facing a complex environment of trade tensions, tariff threats, and protectionist policies that could affect the first quarter. As market...