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Industrial Metals: Between Weak Demand and New Global Equilibria
Industrial metals markets are undergoing a profound reshaping, characterized by declining trade flows, under-pressure premiums, and an overall cautious sentiment among operators and end users. Aluminum, zinc, and nickel—three pillars of the global manufacturing...
Base Metals at SHFE: Mixed Performance with Tin Strongly Highlighted
The morning session on Wednesday, December 17, at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mixed performance for base metals, with most contracts trading modestly, and tin performing significantly better, supported by persistent tension in the commodity market. As...
Stainless Steel in the United States: Prices Mixed Between Falling Surcharges and Weak Demand
The US cold-rolled stainless steel market showed mixed trends on Wednesday, December 10, reflecting diverging dynamics across the various product families. Prices for the 300 series declined, penalized by the reduction in raw material surcharges, while the 400 series...
Manganese Rises Sharply: Market Tensed Between China and Europe
The global market for electrolytic manganese flakes continues to experience significant tension, with prices rising sharply in the week ending Friday, December 12. Supporting the rally are a persistent shortage of spot material in China and markedly bullish sentiment...