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European Premiums Rise: Copper Heats Up Again After a Sluggish Autumn
After weeks of sluggishness and an October that seemed destined to end without a hitch, the European copper cathode market has suddenly regained momentum. In the fortnight ending November 25, European premiums recorded a strong rebound, marking a clear reversal from...
Hydro Reshapes Europe: A Historic Restructuring for Aluminum Extrusions
A wind of change is blowing through the European aluminum sector. Norsk Hydro, one of the global extrusion giants, has announced one of the most profound reorganizations in its recent history: the closure of five plants by 2026, a radical step to strengthen...
NPI in Free Fall: China Market Hits Five-Year Low
The Chinese nickel pig iron (NPI) market is experiencing one of the most challenging periods of the past decade. In the week ending November 21, prices of the material—a key component of stainless steel production—fell for the seventh consecutive week, hitting a low...
Markets in Motion: Optimism Boosts Base Metals in Shanghai
The morning of November 27th opened with a different tone in the Shanghai base metals market. Despite the typically gray skies of the season, there was a climate of expectation and renewed optimism among financial operators: a sentiment fueled by growing expectations...