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Calm Situation for the Italian Scrap Market Ahead of Summer Reopening
Over the past week, the Italian scrap market has experienced a period of stability in terms of prices, while trading activity has gradually slowed. This trend perfectly reflects the classic summer seasonal trend, in which steel mills prepare for the usual production...
Italian Steel Production Declines in June But Remains Positive for the First Half
After five months of steady growth, Italian steel production slowed in June 2025. According to the latest data, production stood at 1.8 million tons (Mt), a 3.2% decline year-over-year. However, this monthly slowdown does not affect the positive trend observed in the...
U.S. Aluminum Scrap Market Remains Sluggish Amid Regulatory Uncertainty and Summer Slowness
The U.S. aluminum scrap market continued to experience subdued activity in the week ending Thursday, July 17, reflecting the typical summer slowdown and lingering uncertainty over tariff policies. Several sources confirmed that prices remained largely unchanged, with...
Base Metals Rise Sharply on the SHFE: Zinc Leads Recovery
On Monday, July 21, prices of all base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) rose sharply during morning trading, supported by macroeconomic optimism and signs of geopolitical easing. Of all base metals, zinc led the rise, posting the sharpest...