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Asian Billets Stalled: Prices Unchanged, Market Paralyzed by Chinese Volatility
The apparent calm that characterized the Asian steel billet market on Thursday, November 20, is actually the reflection of deep-seated nervousness. In a context dominated by futures volatility in China, buyers preferred to hold off on all initiatives, waiting for a...
US Aluminum Scrap Prices Steady or Rising: Exports Revive Market
In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, the US aluminum scrap market showed surprising resilience. Despite slowing domestic activity—a now typical phenomenon in the run-up to the holidays—prices remained stable or slightly higher, thanks to an unexpected factor:...
Base Metals Rise at SHFE: Momentum in Tin and Nickel Leads the Session
Tuesday, November 25, opened on an overall positive note in the base metals market on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). In the morning session, trading quickly became lively, with nearly all major industrial commodities rising. Tin led the way, posting the most...
Copper Concentrate Market on Standby: 2026 Negotiations Shift Focus From Spot to Long-Term
The spot copper concentrate market slowed sharply in the week leading up to November 21st. The reasons, multiple sources explained to Commodity Evolution, are clear: while a series of tenders for 2026 supplies were still open—some in the process of closing, others...