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European Ferro-Titanium Prices Below $5/kg for the First Time Since 2020
European ferro-titanium prices have fallen below the psychological threshold of $5/kg for the first time since November 2020, amid thin trading dominated by steel mill tenders rather than broader spot market flows. Market sources told Commodity Evolution that the...
Shanghai Futures Exchange: Copper and Lead Rise, Other Metals Steady
On the morning of Friday, September 19, copper and lead prices rose on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), with copper leading the gains. Other base metals remained unchanged from the previous day's close. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the most traded contracts...
Steel in Italy and Europe: Falling Prices, Weak Demand, and Regulatory Expectations
The Italian rebar market has experienced a further decline in the last week, with prices falling from the previous starting price of €280/t to a range between €260 and €270/t. According to market sources, the higher levels are applied only for small orders (up to 100...
Aluminum: Pressure for Export Tariffs on Scrap in Europe
European Aluminium, the association representing the entire aluminum supply chain on the continent, has urged the European Commission to introduce export tariffs of approximately 30% on aluminum scrap. The goal is to stem growing exports to the United States and Asia...