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Low Density Polyethylene Prices Fall in Europe: Pressure from Imports and Weak Demand
The European low density polyethylene (LDPE) market is experiencing a sharp downturn, with sharp and persistent price declines. According to an industry source, prices have continued to decline over the past week, driven mainly by highly competitive offers from the...
Shanghai Futures Exchange Sees Marginal Moves in Base Metals
Prices of major base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mostly modest changes in the morning session on Tuesday, May 27. Among the six metals monitored, aluminum recorded the sharpest decline, falling 0.77%. As of 10:30 a.m. (Shanghai time),...
Global Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) Market Weakness: Europe Slow, India Slow, US Mixed Pressure
The European hot rolled coil (HRC) market was in a lull on Friday, May 23, with prices remaining largely flat and trading activity minimal. Market sources reported marked slowness in trading in the second half of the month, attributing it to ongoing weakness in real...
Global Primary Aluminum Production Declines in April Despite Stable Daily Output
World primary aluminum production contracted by 3.27% on a monthly basis (MoM) in April 2025 (30 days), despite average daily output remaining largely unchanged. World average daily production stood at 201,100 tonnes, in line with 201,200 tonnes in March, according to...