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China, Acer Stainless Steel Between Momentum and Uncertainties: Prices Rise, But Exports Show Signs of Slowing
China's stainless steel exports declined in September, both monthly and annually. However, the first nine months of 2025 remain positive. According to data released by the China Stainless Steel Council (CSSC), China exported 418,500 tons of stainless steel in...
Hydro and Hillside: Two Faces of Global Aluminum Production
Norwegian group Norsk Hydro reported an 18.6% decline in adjusted operating profit in the third quarter of 2025, impacted by declining alumina prices and the strengthening of the Norwegian krone. The results, however, were only slightly below market expectations,...
China’s Base Metal Prices Remain Steady, with Zinc Falling
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) continued to move sideways during the morning of Friday, October 24, confirming the stability that has dominated the market for days. The only metal to record a significant percentage change was zinc, down 0.4%...
Italian Steel Market: Between Stable Rebar Prices and a Slowdown in Ingots
The Italian steel market is experiencing a period of contrasts: on the one hand, rebar is gradually consolidating a new price level; on the other, the ingot sector is showing signs of slowing after a dynamic summer. The rebar market in Italy continues to move along a...