Tariffs and Industrial Policies at the Center of Debate in Dallas
The annual Copper and Brass Supply Chain Association (CBSCA) Red Metals Summit, held in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, brought together producers, traders, and analysts to discuss tariffs, trade policies, and the new challenges facing the US economy....
P1020A Aluminum Premiums in Asia: Overall Stability Amid Weak Demand and Hopes of Recovery in Japan
During the week ending Wednesday, October 29, 2025, P1020A aluminum premiums in Asia remained generally stable, in a market still characterized by weak demand and limited spot activity, but with slightly more constructive sentiment thanks to the international and...
Base Metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange: Mixed Session Amid Negative Data and US-China Trade Truce
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mixed and directionless trading on the morning of Friday, October 31, 2025, amid market sentiment marked by weak macroeconomic data and cautious sentiment related to the US-China trade truce. As of 10:30...
US Ferrous Scrap Market: Cautious Optimism Amid Hopes for US-China Agreement and Imbalances in Maritime Freight Rates
A climate of cautious optimism characterized the US ferrous scrap market in the week ending October 29, 2025, fueled by expectations for the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, no new maritime cargo transactions were...
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