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U.S.-China Trade Truce: Immediate And Future Impacts On Transpacific Sea Routes
Despite the sudden collapse in shipping volumes between China and the United States due to the tariffs introduced in April-with reductions of more than 35 percent according to the latest estimates-container freight rates on major transpacific routes have remained...
Steel In Tension: Between Apparent Stability And Downward Pressures In The European Coils And Stainless Steel Markets
The European hot-rolled coil (HRC) market moves in precarious equilibrium. Nominal prices remain stable, but behind this apparent resilience lies a more fragile reality. Recent weeks have confirmed a climate of widespread caution, fueled by very weak final demand,...
Trade Relations In Recovery: 90-Day Truce Between U.S. And China Boosts Trade And Market Confidence
As of May 14, the world's two largest economies-the United States and China-officially suspended for 90 days all additional tariffs imposed from April 2 onward, returning to the previous structure with reciprocal duties at 10 percent on most exports. This joint...
Premiums Down For Primary Foundry Alloys In Europe, Stable In U.S.
In the month ended Friday, May 9, premiums for primary foundry alloys (PFA) with 7 percent silicon fell further in Europe amid weak demand and new supply that put downward pressure on market levels. The premium for PFA delivered ex-factory in Germany (DDP Germany) was...